CNA104 - Aggressive Behaviors in the Elderly (1.0 HR)
Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Purpose: Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults. Objectives: 1. Identify what aggressive behaviors include; 2. Explore ways to prevent aggressive behaviors; 3. Explain common "triggers" associated with aggressive behaviors; 4. Utilize appropriate assessment techniques; 5. Discuss intervention techniques used with aggressive behaviors. Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 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.