Medications Commonly Prescribed for Persons with Dementia (Caregiver Training) – 1.0 Hour

Medications Commonly Prescribed for Persons with Dementia (Caregiver Training) – 1.0 Hour

OnlineCourse

$20

DESCRIPTION

This course provides an overview of medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and their impacts.  By the end of this course learners will be able to:

  • Define dementia
  • Explain why medications are sometimes needed to manage symptoms caused by dementia
  • State 3 types of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia and why they are used
  • Describe 3 common side effects of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia
  • Discuss the risks involved in the use of anti-psychotic or psychotropic medications for persons with dementia.

This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and/or staff training in the categories of  Medication Management, Use of Anti-psychotics, and Dementia Care.  Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.

Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Anti-Psychotics, California Title 22 Regulations, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Dementia, Medication Management & Dementia Care, Medications, Persons with Dementia, Psychotropic Medications