Kwalu is committed to ongoing learning and is pleased to offer a continuing education program for CEU credit. We hope that by helping educate industry professionals and our customers, we can share our knowledge and expertise, and in turn, help them make better choices for their furniture needs.
The Protective Value of Surfaces in Senior Living (CEU)
In-Person and Virtual CEU Course
Course Summary
The course on the importance of surfaces in senior living communities is a comprehensive exploration of how design and material choice can influence the well-being of residents and staff. It delves into the principles of wellness architecture, emphasizing the selection of materials that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also contribute to the health and safety of the environment. The durability and safety of these materials are crucial in minimizing the spread of infections, a significant concern in communal living spaces. It also provides a detailed analysis of high-touch surfaces, which are integral to daily life and require careful consideration to ensure they support a healthy senior living environment.
Accreditation
International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) – Health, Safety, and Welfare Designated Course
Class Code
You will receive a class code once the course has been completed
Presenter
Various
Credit
1 credit: attendance is reported, and certificates distributed the day after the course is presented – send IDCEC numbers to Marcia Ludgood mludgood@kwalu.com
Length
1 hour
Location
CEU courses are offered either in-person or virtually.
Registration and/or Scheduling
To request or participate in a CEU course, or if you have any questions concerning scheduling, please send a message to Heather Lannan at hlannan@kwalu.com
The Wonders and Protective Values of Skins; Aesthetic and Protective Surfaces + Claddings (CEU)
In-Person and Virtual CEU Course
Course Summary
This course takes a deep dive into the value of skins. Identifying that most entities sport these protective outer layers and why this is. Then, the important roles skins (surfaces) provide within our built environments for the human and our larger communities to ensure our health, safety, and welfare. We will speak to how skins are ubiquitous, covering both natural and man-made entities/objects. The foundation attributes skins perform. The role skins play in architecture, interiors, and furniture. The enhanced role skins (surfaces) play in wellness interiors. The appropriate surface materials for high-touch furniture offerings.
Accreditation
International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) – Health, Safety, and Welfare Designated Course
Class Code
You will receive a class code once the course has been completed
Presenter
Various
Credit
1 credit: attendance is reported, and certificates distributed the day after the course is presented – send IDCEC numbers to Marcia Ludgood mludgood@kwalu.com
Length
1 hour
Location
CEU courses are offered either in-person or virtually.
Registration and/or Scheduling
To request or participate in a CEU course, of if you have any questions, please send a message to Heather Lannan at hlannan@kwalu.com
CO$Tequences of Failing Surfaces in Healthcare (CEU and Webinar)
In-Person and Virtual CEU Course
Course Summary
This course will shed light on the creative versus the analytical approaches to healthcare surfaces. Materiality is extremely important. Materials that offer long-term cleanability and durability can lead to possible interruption of transmission of dangerous pathogens. We delve deep into the increasing Antibiotic Resistance in healthcare and the Urgent Threats that are the result, particularly C. diff. We will show that as each infection is a potential for a poor rating by patients, guest and staff, solid surfaces that can be cleaned with undiluted bleach and all healthcare cleaners are not only good for health but good for healthcare business. This course analyzes the pros and the cons of all healthcare surfaces and the financial consequences of making those choices.
Accreditation
International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) – Health, Safety, and Welfare Designated Course
Class Code
You will receive a class code once the course has been completed
Presenter
Various
Credit
1 credit; attendance is reported, and certificates distributed the day after the course is presented – send IDCEC numbers to Marcia Ludgood mludgood@kwalu.com
Length
1 hour
Location
CEU courses are offered either in-person or virtually.
Registration and/or Scheduling
To request or participate in a CEU course, or if you have any questions, please send a message to Heather Lannan at hlannan@kwalu.com
Healthcare Furniture: Better than 2020 Vision
In-Person and Virtual CEU Course
Course Summary
This CEU will introduce Healthcare Furniture: Better Than 2020 Vision with furniture solutions post-COVID. These solutions will be focused on infection prevention, innovation, cleanability and long-term durability from frame to fabric. This CEU will explore why better surface selections play a role in reducing transmission of costly and dangerous pathogens in healthcare environments. It will explore the importance of designs that strike a balance between style, sustainability, and infection control. Evidence based data is included, along with Furniture Guidelines Institute guidelines and EPA registered cleaning protocols. We will create a platform for an educational and solution-centered conversation.
Accreditation
International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) – Health, Safety, and Welfare Designated Course
Class Code
You will receive a class code once the course has been completed
Presenter
Various
Credit
1 credit
Length
1 hour
Location
CEU courses are offered either in-person or virtually.
Registration and/or Scheduling
To request or participate in a CEU course, or if you have any questions, please send a message to Heather Lannan at hlannan@kwalu.com
C. Diff & C. Auris & Healthcare Surfaces
In-Person and Virtual CEU Course
Course Summary
The course focuses on Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) and Candida Auris (C.Auris) as they are transmitted via surfaces. They are currently listed as URGENT THREATS on the CDC’s website. Evidence based redesign solutions will be introduced. Healthcare facilities will be searching for innovation and ideas to improve their infection prevention capabilities and mounting financial burdens caused by urgent antibiotic resistant threats.
Accreditation
International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) – Health, Safety, and Welfare Designated Course
Class Code
You will receive a class code once the course has been completed
Presenter
Various
Credit
1 credit
Length
1 hour
Location
CEU courses are offered either in-person or virtually.
Registration and/or Scheduling
To request or participate in a CEU course, or if you have any questions, please send a message to Heather Lannan at hlannan@kwalu.com
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