ALL102 - Communication and Dementia (1.0 HR)
To enhance communication between the patient/resident with dementia and health care personnel.
Purpose:
This course for health care professionals explains the challenges of verbal and nonverbal communication when providing care for people with dementia. Behaviors that are not dementia, as well as types of dementia, are reviewed. Communication strategies such as avoiding direct questions, using appropriate body language, and reality orientation are detailed. The learner will also become familiar with activities and therapies that may help a person with dementia communicate.
Objectives:
1. List symptoms associated with dementia.
2. List symptoms associated with delirium, delusions, and hallucinations.
3. Summarize relevant communication techniques when providing care for residents with dementia and related disorders.
4. Describe reminiscing, various therapies, and activities that can assist the resident with communication.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.