Communication Considerations When Caring for Persons with Dementia (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

Communication Considerations When Caring for Persons with Dementia (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

OnlineCourse

$25

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.

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20250324-1.25-A100247-DL. This course applies to the following professions:

  • Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
  • Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)

Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.

Tags: 1.25 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Caring, Communication, Communication Considerations, Considerations When Caring for Persons With Dementia, Effective Communication Strategies, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, Persons With Dementia, RCFE Administrators