Sexual Behaviors and Intimacy Needs of Persons with Dementia (Nurses, CCM, CRC, and NASW) – 2.0 CE/Contact Hours

This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia.
• Describe the difference between sex and intimacy.
• Describe the cognitive changes caused by dementia that impact sexual behaviors.
• Define the physical changes that affect sex in older adults and persons with dementia.
• Describe how to assess for consent in an individual with dementia.
• Identify techniques for healthcare providers to redirect sexual attention.
• List tips for communicating with family members about the sexual needs and behaviors of their family member 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)
  • Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 0.25 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours
• 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 October 1, 2028.

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