CE Credit: 3 Hours (0.3 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
This course provides an in-depth discussion of the management of Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders (ADRD), including disease progression and strategies for care. It considers all aspects of ADRD, including the various stages of the disease, problem behaviors, communication issues, ethical considerations and appropriate activities. In addition, strategies are presented for working with families and caregivers of ADRD patients. 2006 | 47 pages | 27 posttest questions Learning Objectives:
1. List 6 ways to create an environment in which AD residents feel secure
2. Identify 5 “Do’s & Don’ts” when communicating with AD residents
3. Describe 3 common behavior problems & solutions for managing them safely & effectively
4. Identify strategies you can employ for promoting independence in all stages of ADRD
5. List 3 skills the caregiver can use to help connect ADRD residents with their families
6. Describe key features required to make activities for memory impaired residents successful
7. List “best practices” for organizing reminiscing activities with memory impaired residents
8. Distinguish among the moral principles involved in ethical practice
About the Author(s):
Jeanne Christian, MA, CCC-SLP, obtained her BS and MA from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. She possesses over twenty-five years of healthcare experience in both hospital and skilled nursing home settings, always with the adult population. In addition to her extensive experience (over 10 years) as a Speech Pathologist working with the geriatric population, she has performed the duties of an Operations Manger, Clinical Manager and in-house trainer. Her special expertise is in the areas of documentation, denials management and regulatory and accreditation management. Jeanne’s love of training and program development led her to become a co-founder of online HealthNow, Inc., a provider of online educational courses. She currently serves as the senior learning partner, where her focus is on curriculum development and implementation. In this new venture, she continuously demonstrates her enthusiasm and energy for people and life. Jeanne Christian’s credentials include being a Certified Trainer of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders, accredited by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs- Nursing Home Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders Training Provider Certification number NH504. This special certification is only awarded to those individuals who demonstrate extensive clinical/practical experience in working with and developing programs for those individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders such as dementia, etc. She is also a former C.A.R.F. surveyor. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology (CE Broker Provider #50-1635). |