Alzheimer’s Disease – 4 Hours

Description

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects older people and significantly impacts families, healthcare, and society. This course is designed to train healthcare professionals to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for people with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers, and their family members. The course covers various topics, including contemporary diagnosis and treatment methods, interdisciplinary care planning, and rehabilitation strategies. Its ultimate goal is to help healthcare professionals better manage 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 / 4 PDR (AOTA CEUs—0.4)

Cost: $25 / Participant

Educational Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None 

AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1 – OT Service Delivery

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course and receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Other Health Professionals

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email before purchasing an online course.

Biologix Solutions LLC is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as a provider of professional development. Our course approval ID is #9837. This independent distance learning course is offered at an intermediate level and awards 0.4 CEUs in Category 1 – OT Service Delivery. However, it’s important to note that the assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply the endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

The current term of approval extends from 6/21/2017 through 6/30/2025. Provider ID: 9837.

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