HBGBHSL0023 - PCHA Continuing Education - Trading In Ageism and Ableism for Person-First Language
Course Description
What are we communicating when we speak about residents and to residents? This training will go in-depth to identify ageism and ableism, examine ageist and ableist language, and challenge participants to reframe their language to person-first. Person-first language helps eliminate stereotypes and emphasizes individuality, equality, and dignity of individuals, ultimately improving the quality of life for each resident. The training includes opportunities for participants to practice person-first language and related skills.
This hybrid training consists of a 3-hour self-paced prerequisite and a 3-hour virtual live training. 6-credit hours will be issued after completion of both requirements.
Course Outline
Registration:
- Individual online registration is required for each person
- There are a limited number of registrations per training
- During this fiscal year, a total of 8 trainings are being offered on this topic
In order to receive 6-credit hours, participants must:
- Complete the 3-hour online self-paced prerequisite training, which includes instructor videos and reading of supplementary information.
- Participate in the 3-hour live virtual training facilitated by Jim Bryan.
- Audio and video ARE required to be turned on for the live, 3-hour training on the Zoom platform.
- Certificates for 6-hours will be issued upon successful completion and verification of both activities.
- Partial certificates for completing one activity are not available.
Fall 2024 Dates:
Please register for ONE of the 8 sessions. Multiple registrations are not permitted.
| Section 001 | Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Section 002 | Thursday, October 10 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Section 003 | Monday, October 21 | 1:00pm - 4:00 pm |
| Section 004 | Monday, October 28 | 1:00pm - 4:00 pm |
| Section 005 | Monday, November 4 | 1:00pm - 4:00 pm |
| Section 006 | Tuesday, November 12 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Section 007 | Monday, November 18 | 1:00pm - 4:00 pm |
| Section 008 | Wednesday, November 20 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Learner Outcomes
At the conclusion of this, the participants will be able to:
- Review implicit and explicit bias.
- Define the concepts of ageism and ableism.
- Understand and recognize ageist and ableist language.
- Identify how to change negative words and descriptors to person-first words and descriptors.
- Understand why word choices matter.
- Define the Savior Complex.
- Understand how the Savior Complex affects care and language used.
- Practice using person-first language.
- Identify training opportunities for employees in person-first language.
Notes
Cancellation Policy:
- Please be courteous and do not register for a course that you do not plan on attending.
- If you are unable to attend, please email Temple as soon as possible so that your virtual seat can be offered to another person.
- Emails should be sent to pchadmin@temple.edu
Prerequisites
- These courses are not open to the public.
- Must be an active Personal Care Home Administrator or an Administrator's Designee
Recommendations
- Audio and video ARE required to be turned on for the live, 3-hour training on the Zoom platform.
- Please note that driving during the live training is NOT permitted.
- If you do not have audio on your computer, the Zoom platform can be accessed on your smartphone or tablet. You must have the hardware (desktop or laptop, tablet or smartphone) and software (Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Microsoft Edge) to access the internet. A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable, fiber, etc.) is recommended with a hardwired Ethernet cable. Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections may be utilized but a weak or congested signal may cause issues with video buffering or content access.
