This course provides an overview of behaviors associated with dementia, with a focus on those associated with Alzheimer’s type dementia. Course objectives include: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia. Describe most prevalent behaviors associated with persons with dementia. Identify theories of behavior management; define person-centered care as it relates to caring for […]
In this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Recognize the challenges in caring for a multicultural elder care population. Describe culturally appropriate practices in the health care workplace. Explain how to implement practical solutions for overcoming cultural barriers in elder care. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by […]
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 […]
Upon completing this course, learners will be able to: Articulate the major geriatric conditions that elderly patients might experience. Identify key strategies to contend with conditions the elderly patients experience. Discuss correlations between various geriatric conditions. Identify the importance of developing effective interventions based on individual need. Identify nationally recognized screening tools to utilize in […]
Objectives of this course include: 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. This program has been […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the nutritional risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in older adults. Identify the dietary interventions appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. Identify lifestyle changes and dietary modifications appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. […]
Course objectives include: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Describe proper posture and body mechanics. Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques. Explain the difference between back sprain and strain. Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours […]
The following are the objectives for this course: Define alarm fatigue. Describe types of alarms in the hospital setting. Discuss the scope of issues related to alarm fatigue. State factors that contribute to alarm fatigue. Identify strategies to mitigate alarm fatigue and apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true stories of alarm-related patient harm. […]
This course provides an overview and instruction on how to assist persons with dementia with their activities of daily living, commonly referred to as ADLs. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define activities of daily living, also commonly referred to as ADLs. List six categories or types of ADL’s. Identify […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recall food sources that contain protein and fat Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy types of protein and fat food choices Recall the health risks and benefits associated with protein and fat food sources Identify ways to choose food sources of protein and fat to […]