DESCRIPTION
Objectives of this course include:
- Define combative behavior in the context of caring for persons with dementia.
- Implement the “5 Whys” to understand the reason for the combative behavior in persons with dementia.
- Identify at least three intervention strategies effective at minimizing, managing, and preventing combative behavior in persons with dementia.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) in California. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated into this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Combative Behaviors, Dementia, Dementia Care, Intervention Strategies