Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
1.5 Contact hours
Author:
David Tilton, RN, BSN
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1274831; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
It is essential that healthcare workers update and refresh their understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Knowledge gained about epidemiology, measurements, and treatments has expanded greatly. Our task, as professionals, is to put our best foot forward into expanding treatment options so we can run our best race for the clients who need us most.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will know about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including the prevalence, symptoms, early diagnosis, treatment, and billing.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Summarize the importance of early detection and diagnosis.
- Implement appropriate communication techniques for discussing memory concerns with the patient and caregiver.
- Distinguish between cognitive care assessments and care planning billing codes.
- Determine two tools used to assess a patient's cognition.
- Identify current treatments that may be available to the patient.
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.