MEM503 - Dementia Training: Behavior Management & Abuse Prevention (1.5 HR)
This course will help the health care worker understand and implement appropriate interventions for aggressive behaviors.
This seven-module series about the care of people with dementia is written for all levels of caregivers and health care providers. Topics covered in this series include understanding dementia, communication, behavior management, philosophy of care, person-centered activities, activities of daily living, and ethical dilemmas. This portion will help the health care worker understand and implement appropriate interventions for aggressive behaviors.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss challenging behaviors associated with dementia.
2. Explain strategies and techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors.
3. Discuss interventions that are alternatives to restraints.
4. List five types of abuse of older adults.
5. Identify legal timelines for reporting abuse of older adults.
6. Summarize strategies to prevent abuse of older adults.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.5 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.5 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.