Course Summary
Accredited for assistant-level professions only
Contact Hour(s):
1.5 Contact Hours
Author:
Celeste Barefield (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC)
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA)
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
State Approvals:
Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353
Course Description:
This course discusses the complexity of intellectual disabilities, strategies for caring for patients with an intellectual disability, and recognizing and reporting abuse.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a patient with an intellectual disability.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
1. Define intellectual impairment and identify the common types.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment.
3. Implement appropriate communication techniques for patients with cognitive impairment.
4. Summarize the importance of creating a safe environment for patients with cognitive impairment.
5. Provide basic personal care to patients with cognitive impairment while respecting their dignity and independence.
6. Determine nutrition and hydration strategies for patients with cognitive impairment.
7. Recognize the importance of promoting social interaction and enrichment activities for patients with intellectual disabilities.
8. Implement measures to prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers in patients with cognitive impairment.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.