DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by January 1, 2027.
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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Managers, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, CRC, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, CERPS, Combative Behaviors, Dementia, Dementia Care, NASW, Nurses, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, RN, Social Worker