Dementia Related Behaviors (RCFE and RN) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hour

This course provides an overview of behaviors associated with dementia, with a focus on those associated with Alzheimer’s type dementia.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner 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.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:

• California RCFE Administrators
• California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)

Course Details

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

This course is approved for Dementia under the following Core of Knowledge: Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.

Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. 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.

In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).

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