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The course begins by examining some of the challenges that may arise when caring for patients with dementia, as well as the importance of getting to know the patient. The course provides an overview of best practices and strategies for preventing and responding to dementia crises. Through a deeper understanding of communication and de-escalation techniques, hospital workers will be better equipped to care for patients in dementia crises and ensure their safety and well-being.
This course can be applied to the following certificate:
Dementia Crisis Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Explain how knowledge of a patient’s background, preferences and social history is useful for providing care in a dementia crisis
- Assess how well a patient’s needs are being met to assure their well-being
- Interpret behaviors associated with dementia with an eye toward a patient’s desire to communicate
- Implement effective communication strategies
- Respond to aggressive behavior by a patient in a safe, effective and constructive manner
- Implement effective interventions to ease a patient’s experience