A general overview of the different types of kidney problems: the causes, risk factors, symptoms and side effects of the disease.

An overview of the typical medical technology that caregivers are faced with on a daily basis, including machines that monitor clients, that help in their care and that save their lives.

A thorough review of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

A discussion of the causes, symptoms and treatments of multiple sclerosis.

Caregivers will review different types of neglect including passive and active neglect, domestic neglect and institutional neglect.

An overview of Norovirus, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, common treatments, possible complications and ways to stop the spread.

A lesson on obesity and how caregivers can help clients prevent or recover from obesity and its complications.

This lesson includes information about why a client may have an ostomy, permanent vs. temporary ostomies, and general care of ostomies.

A lesson for caregivers on how pain affects the elderly, including common causes and types of pain.

Caregivers will learn about the types and causes of pain, ways to determine if clients are in pain, and how they can help manage a client’s pain.

Caregivers will also learn about common religious rituals, communication tips when discussing spirituality or religion and what their role is in pastoral care.

This inservice provides caregivers with information about the various types of pneumonia and how to prevent the spread of the disease.