DMGT040 - Overview of Dementia

The word “dementia” is a general term that describes a collection of symptoms caused by a number of different disorders that affect the brain. This course provides an overview of the types, causes, risk factors, and treatments of and for dementia.

Learning objectives:

1. Define dementia; 
2. Identify the types of dementia; 
3. Describe the signs and symptoms of dementia; 
4. Explain the risk factors for dementia; 
5. Describe the tests used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; 
6. Discuss the treatments for and methods of coping with dementia. 
7. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey. 

Continuing education: 1.0 Category 1 CPE credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.