Patient Education Training Videos

Animated illustrations provide a dynamic schematic of the disease and take us for a ride through the human body to witness the origin, progression and treatment of the disease.

This health care training program includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk behaviors, opportunistic diseases and diagnostic tests.

The key to breast cancer prevention is awareness, education and early detection. This program is part of our women's health series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family and was awarded a National Telly Award for Education.

Living with a chronic condition such as COPD need not surtail your lifestyle. Education and information play a vital role in improving quality of life. This program is part of our respiratory series designed to comply with the Join Commission standards for education of patients and family.

This program emphasizes the aspects of care required by health care assistants for clients/residents who have various cardiovascular conditions and the knowledge needed to safely and competently care for these clients.

Learn all about COPD and how this vital information can help you live a long and fulfilling life. Provides helpful suggestions for dealing with your daily routines and activities. This program is part of our respiratory series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family

This program discusses care at the end of life, primarily focusing on pallative care of individuals and their families. The program's focus is on spiritual and supportive aspects of care rather than physical care. Information on the role and importance of advance care planning and advance directives is also presented. (2 Contact Hours)

Everyone has heard Canada's population is changing. What does this mean in our day-to-day lives and what does it mean for our futures? How do we respond to social issues like finances, health care, careers, retirement and housing? As well, as the population ages, new business opportunities are becoming apparent. In addition, there will be more career opportunities for people working in the field of gerontology.

Keeping a healthy outlook on life is critical as we age. By using current research and personal stories, this program will focus on the importance of family, friends and the support systems we need as we age. At this stage of our lives and our parents' lives, a sense of loss is normal. Friends and family die, and on top of the emotional turmoil, other monumental changes can occur. Dramatic changes in health, housing and income can also have significant impacts on our mental well-being. How do we cope with these losses and how do we support loved ones going through challenging times?

See the effects of aging on family members. Takes an in-depth look at family dynamics and aging. How do siblings make difficult decisions about and for their aging parents? Often one sibling takes on more responsibilities, which leads to other problems and concerns among the siblings and other family members. Current research on aging families and support systems will be explored as well as personal stories.

Everyone has heard Canada's population is changing. What does this mean in our day-to-day lives and what does it mean for our futures? How do we respond to social issues like finances, health care, careers, retirement and housing? As well, as the population ages, new business opportunities are becoming apparent. In addition, there will be more career opportunities for people working in the field of gerontology.

People understand more and more the importance of maintaining their health. A look at the components that contribute to healthy living, utilizing Health Canada's Key Determinants of Health--income and social status, social support networks, education and literacy, social environments, physical environments, etc. Profiles people living active healthy retirements and inspiring us, regardless of our age, to really live the lives we desire.

We all have ideas of what aging means. Most people think of aging as a negative thing in which we lose our memory, our sight and our hearing. Most of the time aging means we can't get around, we can't sleep and sex isn't even a possibility. Many of these common ideas are myths and there are many things we can do to avoid and reduce these common myths of aging.

Heart disease, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis - are these diseases preventable? Many experts believe so. If someone has a chronic illness what can be done to improve their quality of life? What can baby boomers do to support their parents who are living with these conditions? Focusing on people who have chronic illnesses and addressing current knowledge about chronic illnesses as well as how people with these illnesses continue to live successfully.

Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass and strength causing susceptibility to fractures. It is the major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women and older persons in general. This program is part of our women's health series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family.

This video program discusses how some people have faced their fears and conquered a broad range of disabling conditions through faith in God along with the strategies to overcome them and start living a life of confidence.

In this video program, men share their struggles, coping skills and hope inspired by faith so that others can be better equipped to battle this life threatening disease.

First reported in Asia in February 2003, the SARS outbreak has killed over 800 people. This program provides the latest information for healthcare workers and patients in an easy to understand format.

In this program, you will learn the key points of an advanced directive and see examples of directives by statutes.