MEM507 - Dementia Training: Ethical Issues (1.0 HR)
The information provided here includes an overview of ethical principles and legal aspects surrounding autonomy, veracity, beneficence, and justice in caring for people with dementia.
Purpose: 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. The information provided here includes an overview of ethical principles and legal aspects surrounding autonomy, veracity, beneficence, and justice in caring for people with dementia.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Discuss the ethical principles of autonomy, veracity, beneficence, and justice.
2. Recognize a person's rights relating to medical care.
3. Define legal terms related to a person's capacity.
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.