DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of behaviors associated with dementia, with a focus on those associated with Alzheimer’s type dementia. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia.
- Describe the most prevalent behaviors associated with persons with dementia.
- Identify theories of behavior management.
- Define person-centered care as it relates to caring for persons with dementia.
- Identify approaches to use when assisting a person with dementia during a challenging behavior episode.
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
This course is approved for Dementia under the following Core of Knowledge: Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Alzheimer, Behavior Management, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, CA RCFE Administrator, CA RCFE, California Nurses, California Board of Nursing, CA BON, Dementia, Dementia Care, Dementia Related Behaviors, Person-Centered Approach, Person-Centered Care