Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CTH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three myths related to dementia.
Recall at least one theory of care for the person with dementia.
Describe at least three effective interventions for providing care to people with dementia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Dementia Overview
What is Dementia
Common Myths About Dementia
Quality of Life
Safety
Review
Summary
Section 3: Care Theories for People with Dementia
Care Approaches
Relationship-Centered Care
Activity-Based Care
Gentle Persuasive Approach®
Best Friends™ Approach
Review
Summary
Section 4: Effective Interventions
Dementia-Friendly Environments
Ways to Enhance Quality of Life
Tips for Daily Tasks
Safety Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.