The Fatal Five

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-IDD-0-TF5IDD

The "Fatal Five" are a group of preventable conditions that are often fatal for people with intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD. In this course, you will learn what these conditions are and how to prevent them. You will also learn how to recognize them and respond when they do occur.

Course Description

The "Fatal Five" are a group of preventable conditions that are often fatal for people with intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD. In this course, you will learn what these conditions are and how to prevent them. You will also learn how to recognize them and respond when they do occur.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-TF5IDD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define the “Fatal Five” health conditions for people with IDD.
Describe how to prevent the Fatal Five.
Describe how to identify and respond to the Fatal Five.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Recognizing Healthcare Needs

Recognizing Healthcare Needs

Understanding Baseline

Gathering Information

Review

Summary

Section 3: Aspiration

What is Aspiration?

Signs and Symptoms

Risk Factors for Aspiration

Complications from Aspiration

Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 4: Dehydration

What is Dehydration?

Signs and Symptoms

Complications from Dehydration

Risk Factors for Dehydration

Seven Ways DSPs can Prevent Dehydration

Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 5: Seizures

What is a Seizure?

Risk Factors for Seizures

Complications from Seizures

Responding to Seizures

10 Ways DSPs Can Prevent Seizures or Related Injuries

Review

Summary

Section 6: Constipation

Risk Factors for Constipation

Signs and Symptoms

Nine Ways DSPs Can Prevent Constipation

Review

Summary

Section 7: Sepsis

What is it?

Signs and Symptoms

How Does it Happen?

Risk Factors

Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Expert Reviewer: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN

Susan Heinzerling earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master of Life Sciences in physiology from North Carolina State University. She became a doctoral candidate in immunology at the University of South Alabama. Her research experiences in the biomedical sciences led to an interest in evidence-based practices. Ms. Heinzerling began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse. Renal patients in acute care with multiple chronic conditions and repeated hospitalizations inspired her practice of hospice nursing. She has worked as a hospice admissions nurse and a hospice RN case manager in both a large urban setting and a rural community. Disclosure: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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The Fatal Five

The "Fatal Five" are a group of preventable conditions that are often fatal for people with intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD. In this course, you will learn what these conditions are and how to prevent them. You will also learn how to recognize them and respond when they do occur.

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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