Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CTWCI
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 8/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the effects cognitive impairment has on older adults and their loved ones
Explain at least three techniques used to promote independence in older adults with cognitive impairment
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Effects of Cognitive Impairment
What Is Cognitive Impairment?
What Is Dementia?
Causes of Dementia
Stages of Dementia
Secondary Victims
Emotional Reaction
Review
Summary
Section 3: Providing Person-Centered Care
More Than a Disease
Communication Techniques
The “Don’t” List
Physical Environment
ADL Care
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
Support the Family
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.