DESCRIPTION
This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the effects dementia has a on a person’s communication and strategies for improved communication with a person with dementia. By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Explain the pathology of dementia and the physical changes that occur in the brain that affect communication.
- Describe why good communication skills are necessary in caring for the person with dementia.
- Describe the changes in communication patterns that occur through the stages of dementia progression.
- List strategies to effectively facilitate communication with a person with dementia.
- Identify tips to proactively communicate with family members of the person with dementia.
Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour 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: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Communication Considerations, Dementia, Dementia Care, Persons with Dementia