Dementia Mini Course 2.0
My courses
This course emphasizes an evidence-based, practical, and functional approach to the comprehensive care of older adults living with dementia. It addresses providing care for the person living with dementia and their caregivers. Key topics include:
1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
2. Dementia Care
3. Social, Cultural, and Ethical Issues
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Continuing Education Credit: Earn up to 7 CE/CME credits upon completing the topics and evaluation survey. For accreditation details, click here.
Visit DementiaCareAware.org for more information on the cognitive health assessment or contact us at dca@ucsf.edu.
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Here is the my courses outline:
1. Introductory Information |
2. Diagnosis and Treatment of DementiaLearning Objectives • Differentiate what is and what is not dementia to make an accurate diagnosis • Identify the types of medications used to treat various dementias and complications • Discuss pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options to treat the most common psychiatric and behavioral symptoms |
3. Dementia CareLearning Objectives • List the elements of various models to provide comprehensive dementia care • Develop a plan of care to manage patients with dementia and support their caregivers • Discuss the roles, needs, and challenges of family members as caregivers for a patient with dementia |
4. Social, Cultural, and Ethical IssuesLearning Objectives • Differentiate the types of living situations available to guide the families in choosing the best living situation • Describe the components of an advanced directive in order to implement advanced care planning • Recognize the importance of identifying different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and how these differences impact successful management |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the my courses is completed:
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2.25 CE Credit Dementia Mini Course PACE |
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3.75 CE Credit Certificate Dementia Mini Course PACE |
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1 CE Credit Dementia Mini Course Certificate PACE |
