CNA206 - Managing Aggressive Behaviors in the Older Adult Patient (1.0 HR)
Behavioral symptoms of aggression in older adults are often misunderstood and mismanaged. Accurate assessment of social, psychological, personal, and medical needs is important to the appropriate approach and treatment. This self-study will help the health care worker understand and implement appropriate interventions for aggressive behaviors.
Purpose: Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Objectives:
- Identify aggressive behaviors;
- Identify common causes and triggers associated with aggressive behaviors;
- Explain common "triggers" associated with aggressive behaviors which include sensory, internal & external triggers, health status and medication issues.
- Utilize appropriate assessment techniques;
- Discuss intervention and prevention 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 medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.