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At Midland Care, we offer to our community the option to complete a BLS skills test online at the American...
Learn MoreAt Midland Care, education is a key part of our work. We are committed to being an educational leader in care for the frail elderly and others with serious health concerns. We offer professional training and guest speakers for civic organizations, church groups and others.
We believe that everyone, no matter what age, needs to know about end-of-life care and related issues. These topics can be a challenge to talk about, but Midland Care offers highly-trained speakers skilled in guiding difficult conversations. Our educational programs make these topics accessible and interesting to a wide range of audiences.
All presentations may be held at a location of your choice or at any Midland Care location. Evening and weekend presentations may be scheduled.
Community Education
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Midland Care offers a wide range of educational topics for community organizations, led by energetic, compelling experts on the topic you choose. These presentations are free of charge to your organization and can be developed based on your needs. Commonly requested topics include:
- About Midland Care
- What is Hospice?
- Advance Directives (Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Five Wishes)
- Grief and Loss
- Caregiver Resources
- Living with Serious Illness
- The Dying Process
- Visiting the Terminally Ill
- Dementia Care
Other topics may be offered depending on the needs of your organization. Our presentations may be held at your facility or at any Midland Care location. Evening and weekend presentations may be scheduled.
To arrange for a guest speaker, please call (785) 232-2044.
Professional Training
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Midland Care’s Education Center offers training to professionals working in health care, social services and related fields. Trainings are faciliated by an experienced Midland Care professionals with expertise in the desired area. Some of our most requested topics include:
- Dementia Care at End of Life
- What is Hospice?
- Hospice philosophy: Enhancing Quality at End of Life
- Pain and Symptom Management at End of Life
- The Dying Process
- Visiting the Terminally Ill
- Advance Directives
- Spiritual Needs at End of Life
- Grief, Loss & Bereavement
- Communication and Ethics
- Veterans and End of Life Care
Other topics may be offered depending on the needs of your organization. Our training may be held at your facility or at any Midland Care location. Evening and weekend training may be scheduled.
Continuing Education Credit for Nurses: Midland Care is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and presents these offerings for contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, and LMHT re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider number LT0211-0572.
Continuing Education Credit for Other Disciplines: Certificates of attendance reflecting hours of attendance are available upon request. Participants are responsible for submitting the proper documentation to their governing agency for continuing education credit.
To arrange for a presentation, please call (785) 232-2044.
Stories of Hope and Healing
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The Midland Care for our Stories of Hope and Healing features the fascinating perspectives of regional authors, poets, artists and storytellers. All events are free and open to the public with refreshments provided.