OVERVIEW

Talking to Dementia Residents Summary is organized by CEUfast, Inc.. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 Contact Hour.

This course is applicable for the following professions:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Outcomes
The purpose of this program is to prepare Nursing Assistants to effectively and safely communicate with cognitively impaired residents.

Objectives
• Describe CNA duties
• Discuss different styles of communication
• Define dementia/Alzheimer's
• Describe correct ways to interact with dementia residents
• Discuss tips for easier communication

Description:
This course covers methods for nursing assistants to effectively communicate with residents who are cognitively impaired. Those who complete this course will be able to define what dementia and Alzheimer's are and explain the duties of a nursing assistant handling dementia residents. They will learn how to properly engage the residents and develop methods for simpler communication.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.