Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: An Overview
Hours: 1.00
As a person grows older, it is natural for them to forget things sometimes. However, some people have a much harder time functioning and remembering things than others as they age. One of the diseases that causes this is called Alzheimer’s disease. You will likely provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and as such need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease so you can know what to expect when caring for those with this disease.
As a person grows older, it is natural for them to forget things sometimes. However, some people have a much harder time functioning and remembering things than others as they age. One of the diseases that causes this is called Alzheimer’s disease. You will likely provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and as such need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease so you can know what to expect when caring for those with this disease.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias Learning’s submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services, Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias Learning provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1731786
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
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Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
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Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
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California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
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California Department of Public Health (CNA)
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The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
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Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
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National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP5028622-23NT. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-8646/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Differentiate between normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify other conditions that may result in symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease.
Explain how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain.
Describe the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Differentiate between the stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the challenges for caregivers in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Normal Aging, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease A. Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Aging B. Dementia C. Irreversible Causes of Dementia D. Reversible Causes of Dementia E. Review F. Summary Section 3: Understanding the Brain A. Neuron Communication B. Lost Messages C. The Brain D. Hippocampus E. Temporal Lobe F. Frontal Lobe G. Occipital Lobe H. Parietal Lobe I. Review J. Summary Section 4: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease A. Risk Factors B. Signs and Symptoms C. Diagnosis D. Treatment E. Research Update F. Review G. Summary Section 5: Stages A. Process B. Early Stage C. Middle Stage D. Late Stage E. Review F. Summary Section 6: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations!
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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