OVERVIEW

Dementia: Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2028-01-18

Course Description:
Fulfills IL, KY, MA, and RI Alzheimer's and dementia training requirements. 1-contact-hour course on Alzheimer's disease. Discusses diagnosis, stages, and medical and pharmacological treatments for cognitive and memory-related symptoms. Learn about providing appropriate care and management of the AD patient and managing challenging behaviors.

Course Learning Objectives:
1) Identify the warning signs and symptoms of dementia.
2) Describe the elements involved in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
3) Discuss current treatments.
4) Outline management and care for individuals with AD.
5) Identify effective communication strategies for patients with AD.

Credits

Nursing:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300, for 1.00 Contact Hours.

Occupational Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 11407. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, Foundational Knowledge, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content,
products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • 1 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    NursingPhysical TherapistsOccupational Therapists

    SPECIALITIES

    NeurologyPsychiatry

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