HBGBHSL0026 - PCHA Continuing Education – Durable Medical Equipment (D.M.E.)
Course Description
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is the term used for a device that a person uses repeatedly over a long time and is prescribed by a healthcare professional. This training will review the various types of DME that may be utilized in licensed facilities. It will also discuss what policies and procedures should be implemented, reviewed, or revised related to DME storage, safety, and regulations. It will provide industry best practices regarding referrals and training for staff. The training will include an opportunity for learners to familiarize themselves with the safe usage of resident equipment and how to prepare for using DME during emergencies.
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 Tammy Schell
- 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.
Spring 2025 Dates:
Please register for ONE of the 8 sessions. Multiple registrations are not permitted.
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Section 001 |
Friday, May 2 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Section 002 |
Monday, May 5 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Section 003 |
Wednesday, May 14 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Section 004 |
Thursday, May 15 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Section 005 |
Thursday, May 22 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Section 006 |
Tuesday, June 3 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Section 007 |
Wednesday, June 11 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Section 008 |
Monday, June 16 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Learner Outcomes
After this training, participants will be able to:- Identify the types of DME utilized in licensed facilities.
- Review how equipment should be maintained, including inspections and cleaning, to ensure resident safety.
- Summarize how DME should be managed per regulatory requirements.
- Develop an understanding of industry best practices from the perspective of staff with residents in a licensed facility.
- Establish how to DME and prepare for emergencies.
- Determine what policies or procedures should be implemented, reviewed, or revised to meet regulatory and resident safety needs for DME.
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.