Mental Health Courses
Help staff recognize signs of mental health challenges and respond with calm, compassion, and consistency.
| Code | Title | Description | NAB CEU |
|---|---|---|---|
| MH-1-101 | Behavioral Health in Older Adults | Behavioral health issues in older adults are often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to significant impacts on quality of life. This training provides an overview of mental health concerns commonly seen in elderly populations, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments, and substance use disorders. The course highlights best practices for early identification, intervention, and support strategies aligned with federal regulatory standards in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. | 0.50 |
| MH-1-102 | Introduction to Hand in Hand Series | Before using the Hand in Hand training, watch “Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes, An Introduction for Facilitators and Administrators” to get a better understanding of the purpose of the training and the many ways it can benefit your nursing home and the residents in your care. This introduction contains three short segments: A welcome from Karen Tritz, Director, CMS, Division of Nursing Homes. Person-centered approach to care of persons with dementia by Dr. Allen Power, geriatrician. Hand in Hand in action, a video showing some elements of the training being delivered. | 1.00 |
| MH-1-103 | Dementia Care: CMS Hand in Hand Module 1: Understanding the World of Dementia: The Person and Disease | This training introduces staff to the foundational understanding of dementia care based on the CMS "Hand in Hand" series. It focuses on recognizing the personal experience of dementia, the disease’s impact on individuals, and best practices for compassionate, person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on federal guidelines for dementia care in skilled nursing facilities, promoting dignity, autonomy, and respect for individuals living with dementia, aligned with F-Tag regulations for person-centered care and behavioral health. | 1.00 |
| MH-1-104 | Dementia Care: CMS Hand in Hand Module 2: Being with a Person with Dementia: Listening and Speaking | This course introduces care providers to essential communication techniques for interacting with persons living with dementia. Module 2 of CMS’s Hand in Hand series focuses on strategies for effective listening and speaking, respecting the person’s dignity, and fostering meaningful engagement. This training aligns with CMS regulations on dementia care, emphasizing the importance of understanding and responding to the unique communication needs of individuals with cognitive impairments in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. | 1.00 |
| MH-1-105 | Dementia Care: CMS Hand in Hand Module 3: Being with a Person with Dementia: Actions and Reactions | This course provides essential training for understanding and managing the behavioral and emotional expressions of people living with dementia. The focus is on promoting person-centered care approaches that recognize the meaning behind actions and reactions, enhancing communication, and reducing unnecessary interventions. The content aligns with CMS Hand-in-Hand training requirements and supports compliance with F-tag F679 (Activities of Daily Living), F740 (Behavioral Health Services), and F741 (Sufficient/Competent Staff for Behavioral Health). |
1.00 |
| MH-1-106 | Dementia Care: CMS Hand in Hand Module 4: Being with a Person with Dementia: Making a Difference | This training focuses on person-centered dementia care, emphasizing how skilled nursing facility staff can make a meaningful difference by "being with" a person living with dementia. It outlines evidence-based communication strategies, empathy-driven care approaches, and how to interpret and respond to behavioral expressions associated with dementia. The course is aligned with CMS Hand-in-Hand Toolkit principles and supports compliance with F-tag regulations (including F675, F679, and F740) to ensure person-centered care delivery and behavioral health services in long-term care. | 1.00 |
| MH-1-107 | Dementia Care: CMS Hand in Hand Module 5: Preventing and Responding to Abuse | This training focuses on understanding, preventing, and responding to abuse in dementia care, as outlined in CMS Hand in Hand Module 5. Abuse in skilled nursing facilities is a critical issue subject to strict federal regulatory oversight, including requirements to identify, prevent, and report abuse in all forms. Through this course, staff will gain a deeper understanding of how to recognize and address abuse, while learning techniques to foster compassionate, resident-centered care practices that align with CMS and F-tag (F600-F610) compliance standards. | 1.50 |
| MH-1-108 | Managing Aggressive Behaviors & Crisis De-Escalation | Aggressive behaviors in skilled nursing facilities can pose safety risks for residents, staff, and visitors. This training focuses on regulatory compliance, best practices, and crisis intervention strategies to ensure a safe environment. Participants will learn techniques to de-escalate crises, prevent violence, and respond effectively to aggressive individuals in a way that prioritizes safety, dignity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. | 0.50 |
| MH-1-109 | Understanding Depression & Suicide in Older Adults |
Depression and suicide among older adults are critical concerns in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. This course provides healthcare personnel with the knowledge to recognize signs of depression, assess suicide risk, and provide compassionate interventions. Understanding these mental health challenges is essential to improving the well-being of elderly residents and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards related to mental health care in long-term care settings. | 0.50 |
| MH-1-110 | Supporting Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Long Term Care | This course educates long-term care staff on how to effectively support residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) in skilled nursing facilities. With the increasing life expectancy of individuals with IDDs, more of these individuals are entering nursing homes where staff may lack specific training in supporting their unique cognitive, behavioral, and physical care needs. This training aligns with person-centered care standards, emphasizes regulatory compliance, and promotes inclusive care environments where residents with IDDs can live with dignity and respect. |