Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Activities
Certificates
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 1.00 contact hours.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 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: CO1731784
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Course approved by the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
Provider # 50-290
NHA/RCAL
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Course approved by the Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board.
Provider # 50-290
This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
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 # 1701001-6558/P. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
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; Approval # . This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (RCAL)
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.25 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NHA)
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.25 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
Hours type - NHA: Resident Care Hours
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Missouri Health Care Association
This on-line activity has been approved for 1.00 Patient Care Hour(s) toward the Missouri continuing education requirement for nursing home administrators. Relias LLC offers courses approved by the Missouri Health Care Association, an approved training agency, TA-002-919, by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Tennessee Department of Health
Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP500279-20NT. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.
Oregon Department of Human Services
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Course Details
Identify the benefits of activities for persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities.
Illustrate the use of different types of activities in the person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Creating Meaningful and Engaging Activities A. Introduction B. What is an Activity? C. Benefits of Activities D. Meaningful Activities E. Person-Centered Care F. Creating Meaningful Activities G. Successful Activities H. A Well-Rounded Mix I. Group vs. Individual Activities J. Environmental Considerations K. Your Approach is Important L. Review M. Summary Section 3: Types of Activities A. Introduction B. Productive and Self-Care Activities C. Reminiscing Activities D. Leisure Activities E. Social Activities F. Art and Music Activities G. Music Activity H. Art-Making I. Art Viewing J. Exercise K. The Power of Touch L. Sensory Involvement M. Sensory Garden N. Review O. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. References D. Congratulations!
Elizabeth Kellerman MSN, RN started in nursing in 2007 after graduating from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. While working in a critical care unit at Sutter Mills-Peninsula Hospital she earned her CCRN and TNCC. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college while working to receive 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. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Jennifer Stelter, PsyD
Dr. Jennifer Stelter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for Illinois and the Director of Operations of Clinical Programs for Alden Management Services. She has over 15 years experience in the healthcare and psychology fields and has worked over three years in the long-term care industry. For Alden, she oversees the Behavioral Health Program throughout the applicable Alden locations, as well as Alden’s Dementia, Social Service and Activity Programs, with assistance in the Developmentally Disabled Programs. Dr. Stelter is involved in program and policy development, provides initial and on-going trainings and educational opportunities for employees, colleagues and professionals in the field, conducts medical and psychiatric audit reviews and provides supervision to the applicable Directors at Alden. She has also participated in talk radio and publishing literature in order to advocate for her patients and educate those inquiring about the behavioral health field. Disclosure: Jennifer Stelter, PsyD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and 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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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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