Healthcare workers in Massachusetts (doctors, nurses, and most medical staff) are required to complete an annual 4-hour dementia training program that is at least partially interactive. This course satisfies requirements of Massachusetts Department of Public Health CMR. After finishing this 4-hours course, you will be provided with a certificate of completion.
Course Features
- Lectures 60
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 113
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 60 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Foundations of Alzheimer's and Other Related DementiasChapter 19
- Communicating and Connecting with Residents with Alzheimer's and Other Related DementiasChapter 213
- 2.1Learning Objectives
- 2.2Introduction: The Importance of Communication in Dementia Care
- 2.3Understanding Communication Challenges in Dementia
- 2.4Person-Centered Communication in Dementia Care
- 2.5Verbal Communication Strategies
- 2.6Nonverbal Communication Strategies
- 2.7Communication in Challenging Situations
- 2.8Special Communication Considerations
- 2.9Embodied Selfhood and Communication
- 2.10Communication Training for Nursing Staff
- 2.11Ethical Dimensions of Communication
- 2.12Conclusion: Building Communication Excellence in Dementia Care
- 2.13References
- Techniques and Approaches to Care of Persons with Alzheimer's and DementiaChapter 312
- 3.1Learning Objectives
- 3.2Introduction: Approaches to Dementia Care
- 3.3Person-Centered Care: The Foundation of Quality Dementia Care
- 3.4Understanding and Responding to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
- 3.5Environmental Approaches to Dementia Care
- 3.6Specific Care Approaches for Activities of Daily Living
- 3.7Supporting Cognitive Function
- 3.8Managing Special Challenges in Dementia Care
- 3.9Care Planning and Interdisciplinary Approaches
- 3.10Supporting Family Caregivers
- 3.11Conclusion: Integrating Approaches for Quality Dementia Care
- 3.12References
- Person-Centered Care of Patients with Alzheimer's and DementiaChapter 413
- 4.1Learning Objectives
- 4.2Introduction: The Evolution of Person-Centered Care
- 4.3Theoretical Foundations of Person-Centered Care
- 4.4Core Components of Person-Centered Dementia Care
- 4.5Person-Centered Care Across Settings
- 4.6Practical Strategies for Implementing Person-Centered Care
- 4.7The Relationship-Centered Expansion of Person-Centered Care
- 4.8Measuring and Evaluating Person-Centered Care
- 4.9Overcoming Barriers to Person-Centered Care
- 4.10Ethical Dimensions of Person-Centered Care
- 4.11The Future of Person-Centered Dementia Care
- 4.12Conclusion: The Transformative Potential of Person-Centered Care
- 4.13References
- Understanding the Needs of and Working with Families Affected by Alzheimer's and DementiaChapter 513
- 5.1Learning Objectives
- 5.2Introduction: The Family Experience of Dementia
- 5.3The Impact of Dementia on Family Caregivers
- 5.4Diverse Caregiving Contexts and Experiences
- 5.5Assessing Family Needs and Concerns
- 5.6Evidence-Based Interventions for Family Caregivers
- 5.7Supporting Family Involvement in Care Settings
- 5.8Working with Complex Family Dynamics
- 5.9Nurse’s Role in Supporting Families
- 5.10Practical Strategies for Nurses Working with Families
- 5.11Self-Care for Professionals
- 5.12Conclusion: A Family-Centered Approach to Dementia Care
- 5.13References
