Alzheimer’s Disease – 4 Hours

Description

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people and, as such, continues to have a significant impact on families, the healthcare system, and society. The purpose of this course is to prepare healthcare professionals to deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions to persons with Alzheimer’s disease, their family members, and caregivers. The course explains a contemporary review of diagnosis, treatment, interdisciplinary care planning, and rehabilitation strategies in the management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the pathophysiological changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s disease.
• Discuss the most common signs and symptoms of the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Explain the benefits of early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Determine the most common tests or early screening tools for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
• Describe risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and differentiate it from dementia.
• Discuss strategies for assisting with activities of daily living at the various stages of Alzheimer’s, including impaired communication, enhancing nutrition, and behavioral management skills.
• Describe interdisciplinary care planning in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
• Describe the impact on family members, including the grief process, caregiver training, and dementia care programs.

Author:  Christine Church, M.S., OTR/L,  Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH 

Contact Hours: 4 Hours 

Cost: $25 / Participant

Target Audience: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Other Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.

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Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP15746) and the nursing boards of Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia (CEBroker 50-12950).

Nursing Continuing Education Courses Approved By Other Board of Nursing are accepted by / satisfy continuing education requirements in the following States (Please refer to State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations for most current requirements and continuing education hours requirements for your profession): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For specific information, please get in touch with your State Board of Nursing.