DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define wandering as it relates to persons with dementia.
- Explain why wandering occurs.
- Describe risk factors associated with wandering.
- Identify best practices for responding to a wandering incident.
- Identify other safety risks for persons with dementia.
- Identify safety measures that can be implemented to mitigate common safety risks.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 1.0 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 September 1, 2028.
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