Dementia Care: Managing Medications

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DEMCMM

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain the difference between a side effect and an adverse drug reaction.
Discuss at least three medications that are used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Identify strategies for reducing the use of antipsychotic medications.

Outline:
Section 1: Medication Overview

A Personal Glimpse

Introduction To Dementia and Medication

Knowledge Check

Medication Challenges in Dementia

Medication Safety

Knowledge Check

Is It a Side Effect or an Adverse Drug Reaction?

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Dementia Medications

Managing Cognitive Symptoms

Knowledge Check

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms

Alternatives to Antipsychotics

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.