E-Learning

On-Demand Digital Education

Welcome to IHCA’s online, on-demand digital education platform! Access the platform here.

IHCA/ICAL/ICHC

  • Free Mental Health Webinar Series – This on-demand webinar series, brought to you by Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation,  is free for all IHCA member employees. Each 45-minute webinar covers important mental health topics, such trauma-informed care, stress management and more. Click here to access the webinars.
  • Free Mandatory Reporter Training – This training, sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney, will give providers the tools necessary to effectively identify and report suspected child or dependent adult abuse to help protect them from harm.
  • Dementia Care On-Demand Training – This comprehensive training series will help participants learn to see the world from the perspective of someone living with dementia and trains participants in a set of approaches and techniques to help them communicate effectively with those living with dementia.
  • Infection Prevention & Control in LTC – The Big Picture – This on-demand two-part training course is a comprehensive review of infection control best practices and related federal regulations for long-term care professionals.
  • Assisted Living Management Certification Course – This online course meets the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals requirements, IAC 69.25(5), for assisted living program managers.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Education for Long-Term Care Employees – This video answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for long-term care employees featuring Dr. Sam Stanton, ABCM medical director, and Dr. Clete Younger, medical director for seven skilled nursing facilities. This FREE resource is available for all long-term care providers to share with their employees, courtesy of the Iowa Health Care Association and Iowa Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
  • LTC Nurse Leadership Series – This course includes 11 online modules that focus on a nurse leader’s role in a long-term care community to build and manage teams and enhance the quality of life for both the residents and staff.
  • Medication Managers Course – ICAL’s hybrid online Medication Manager’s course, approved by DIA, provides individuals the necessary tools to effectively and safely administer many medications encountered in AL and RCF programs.
  • CE Solutions Online Learning – IHCA partners with CE Solutions/VGM University to offer these online continuing education classes.

AHCA/NCAL

COVID-19 Training

NAHC