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The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of what dementia is, including types. Attendees will gain awareness about prevalence, early warning signs and will be able to describe cognitive, behavioral and psychological symptoms as well as interventions used to treat symptoms which include medication and non-medication approaches.
If you need ADA Accommodations, please email us with the name and date of the training at least 3 weeks in advance at: [email protected].
Target Audience
Unlicensed and licensed LTSS professionals and stakeholders including, but not limited to, direct care workers, administrators, facility staff, home health staff, nursing aides. Unlicensed and licensed behavioral health professionals including, but not limited to, social workers, graduate-level counselors, therapists, and substance use professionals. Unlicensed and licensed health care professionals including, but not limited to, nurses.
Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.
Learning Objectives
- Define dementia and identify three types of dementia.
- List three warming signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Name three cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms of dementia.
- Name two interventions used to treat symptoms of dementia.
- Sign In and Welcome.
- Course Content.
- Quiz.
- Course Evaluation.
Sandra Meza, MSW, LMSW
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Since CE boards may have changes in requirements, it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the CEs being offered.
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Available Credit (Listed in Hours)
- 1.00 Attendance/Participation
- 1.00 NBCC
Please select "Take Course" above to be fully registered and to receive an email confirmation of your enrollment in the course.
This is a live event. Attendees will need to be logged into the LMS to access this course.
Note: All live events will close 14-calendar days after the training. Please complete the quiz and evaluation within this 14‑calendar day window to receive credit.
Required Hardware/software
Instructor-Led Trainings are best viewed on a Desktop, Laptop or Tablet. When you enter the training, please be sure you are in the Zoom room individually & you will also need to connect to audio either via their device or call into the conference number.