Online Courses
Description
This is a course about Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disease that causes physical changes in the brain and results in death of brain cells. It is a disease that can take a toll on the lives of affected individuals, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. It also has an impact on society: The expenses of long-term care, the emotional and physical demands on the family, and the loss of wages for caregivers. People with Alzheimer’s disease need caregivers and a coordinated network of person-centered care from physicians, nurses, health and human service workers, public and private agencies, and support groups is ideal. As part of this network, you will play a key part in improving the person with dementia’s quality of life. You must really get to know who the person is as an individual; their interests, values, goals, and strengths, and what is most important to them in order to provide high-quality person-centered care.
Note: This course is also accredited by Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Nursing Education to provide 4 CNE and CME credit hours. It can also be taken as part of our Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate which provides 19 CNE and CME credit hours.
*You may register for this course individually or as part of our Behavioral Health Certificate.
Learner Feedback:
“This course was very applicable to my work — I learned a great deal about the different stages and how to cope with the different stages the client is in.”
Success Story: Read how this Indiana organization trained their staff with this course and other CADER programs.
Objectives
- Describe the process by which Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed.
- List the signs and symptoms of the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Describe the best ways of communicating with people who have dementia.
- Describe how the environment can be adapted to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Explain the need for psychosocial interventions and support for caregivers.
Course Outline
- Pre-Competency Self-Assessment
- Section I: Course Overview
- Section II: Background and Scope
- Section III: Key Content
- Section IV: The Assessment, Early Detection, and Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Section V: Your Role
- Section VI: Habilitation: A Humane Approach to Caring for People with Alzheimer’s disease
- Section VII: Ethical and Legal
- Section VIII: Conclusion of Course
- Course Quiz
- Post-course Competency Evaluation
- Certificate of Completion
Course Policies
For information about refunds, cancellations, accommodations and to contact us please visit the policies page.
Accessibility Information
All online courses are self-paced and are designed as reading-based and include interactive multimedia components including simulations, video, audio, and discussion boards.