Dementia in the Older Adult | ContinuingEducation.com

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Course Overview

Given current population statistics, dementia in the older adult has become a major health concern. Resources, both human and financial, are being challenged. The population of people older than age 65 is expected to grow to 20% of the population by 2030. Caring for the older adult with dementia requires a strong knowledge of senior health issues and resources as well as excellent teamwork skills. Today‘s healthcare professional faces unprecedented challenges in providing compassionate care with a focus on dignity and quality of life, while juggling a heavily regulated system and dealing with reductions in staff and resources. This educational activity provides the background information needed to increase healthcare professionals‘ understanding about dementia, its causes and management, and their important role in providing care.

About the Course Author

Caroline Fox, BSN, RN-BC, CALA, is a medical care manager working in the health insurance industry. She is an ANCC board certified gerontological nurse and licensed assisted living administrator who has practiced in skilled, assisted living, and independent living communities of long-term care. Caroline Fox, RN-BC, BSN, CALA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (9 Match)

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
California Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791 Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission for Case Manager Certification

1.00HOURS

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide 1.0 hours of nan continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers.
Georgia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-CE304-60
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2020-12-31
Learning Objectives:

Define dementia and describe its characteristics; Differentiate between types of dementia; Discuss treatment modalities and interventions used in the management of dementia
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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