KAHCF Social Services Training Virtual March 2023

March 7-April 4...Participants will receive training and insight to working in the Social Services department of a long term care facility.  This course will discuss the philosophy of long term care, the settings in which the Social Services employee works and the demographics of the people they serve. Students will learn the aging process and understand the role and function of this position.

 

 The attendee can complete the course in four weeks as the courses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They consist of four units which covers person-centered care, the aging process, cognitive issues, and psychosocial needs. 

See Frequently asked questions (see attached)

Date: March 7, 2023-April 4, 2023 (offered monthly)

Online Workshop Requirements:

  1. Computer & Internet Access
  2. Valid Email Address, which MUST be unique to the individual student - do not use the facility administrator's email
  3. Course fees must be paid in full prior to enrollment
  4. Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals, Social Services Professionals, and Recreational Therapists, Seventh Edition 7th Edition

Registration fee:

  • KAHCF Member - $350 per person* -- MUST SIGN IN TO YOUR MEMBER ACCOUNT
  • Non-Member - $525 per person

Course fees MUST be paid in full no later than the day the course begins in order for the registered student to be enrolled in the course. 

ATTENTION: PLEASE EMAIL KAREN BASS ([email protected]) WITH NAME, TITLE & EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ANY NEW EMPLOYEES IN ORDER TO  RECEIVE THE KAHCF MEMBER PRICING.

Registration price does not include textbook

HOW TO ORDER TEXTBOOK:

Long Term Care for Activity Professionals, Social Services Professionals & Recreational Therapists.

7th Edition by Elizabeth (Betsy) Best-Martini (Author), Mary Anne Weeks (Author), Priscilla Wirth (Author)

  •  ISBN-13: 978-1611580617
  • ISBN-10: 1611580617

(estimated cost $50 plus tax and shipping).

The attendee is required to purchase their own textbook.

Book can be purchased from the publishing company, Idyll Arbor, Inc. or directly through Amazon. Click here

Terms of Agreement: I have basic knowledge in computer usage.  I understand, if I have computer difficulties, the help section in the Blackboard is available.  If I need help with the content of the course, my instructor will be available via email or phone number that has been supplied in the syllabus.  I agree to be responsible for my own work and understand that there will be weekly assignments due.  

Continuing Education: Upon successful completion, attendees will have met the Kentucky State requirements to be an Activity Director in a long term care setting and will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF). Directions will be sent out following the completion of the training to print off certificate. The online syllabus has been approved by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Office of Inspector General.

Cancellation Policy:Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than seven days prior to the start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between the seven days of the start date refund of 1/2. Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office. 

When
3/7/2023 8:00 AM - 4/4/2023 4:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
Virtual on Line Virtual On-line
Registration is closed.