Training by topic: Medically fragile

Caring for the medically fragile infant

Learn strategies for caring for a medically fragile infant at home, including discussions about preemies, soothing techniques, eating and sleeping issues, and how to use medical equipment.

  • Panel members: Molly Rutledge, pediatric speech language pathologist; Connie Mazut, NICU Nurse; Arlene Patuc, pediatric/NICU nurse
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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Financial resources and support services available to families fostering the medically fragile child

Learn about the financial resources available to help families, including various medical waivers and the resources available through Stone Soup Group.

  • Presented by Stone Soup Group
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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Fostering a child with medical needs who is in the custody of OCS

Learn how to care for medically fragile children in the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) custody, including responsibilities, waivers, giving consent, and the role of the medical/mental health unit.

  • Presented by Kristen Moore, Office of Children's Services
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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Preparing your home and family when caring for a child with medical needs

Learn strategies for setting up your home, environment, and social supports to parent a child with a special medical condition.

  • Parent panel members: Shelly Epler, Rachel Jenkins, Dan Redfield, and Bobbi Green
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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Understanding physical and occupational therapy

Learn about the different types of therapies that you might work with as you seek services for a medically complex child in your home. Understand the differences between physical and occupational therapy and situations when each is appropriate.

  • Presented by Kristin Bradshaw, Alaska Center for Children and Adults
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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Working with older children and youth to manage their health

Learn strategies to use with older children and teens—from taking medication to participating in health visits. Understand how to use concepts and communication skills to work with the youth in your home.

  • Presented by Joanne Singleton, Alaska Division of Public, Women's, Children's, and Family Health
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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The basics of medical monitoring equipment

Learn about common medical monitoring equipment through this series of training videos. Earn .5 hours of credit for each video. You can submit one test for up to three medical monitoring videos at a time to earn up to 1.5 hours of credit.

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Air compressors and nebulizers

Tracheostomy care

Central line catheters

Apnea monitors

Oxygen/nasal cannula

Feeding tubes