Addressing Unmet Needs Behind Behavioral Expressions in Individuals living with Dementia.
Apply your skills in recognizing signs and symptoms and responding to behaviors associatied with dementia. You will identify common behavioral expressions associated with dementia, determine the functional impact on behavioral and communication in patients with dementia, recognize unmet needs in behavioral symptoms associated with dementia and practice person-centered care utilizing effective communication techniques.
Who should attend: Clinical, non-clinical, and direct support professionals. Prerequisite: E-learning module “Addressing Unmet Needs Behind Behavioral Expressions in Individuals Living with Dementia”.
Case scenario #2:
Cognitive Care, Planning and Evaluation.
Apply your knowledge and skills on a simulated patient with cognitive concerns. You will be able to experience the benefits of early diagnosis, analyze diagnostic tools and practices that assist in making a diagnosis, examine and interpret common tests performed in patients with memory concerns and construct dialogue for delivering a diagnosis.
Who should attend: Clinical trainees and professionals. Prerequisite: E-learning module “Cognitive Care Planning and Evaluation.”
Gain a clear understanding of what’s happening in the brain and learn practical techniques to provide compassionate, person-centered care. Led by Cleveland Clinic Nevada’s PAC Certified Independent Trainer, this course is based on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), which offers proven strategies to improve the dementia care experience.
Start a rewarding career caring for seniors or strengthen your skills as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), or other direct support role.
What You’ll Learn:
Hand hygiene
Toileting
Health alteration simulation
Vital signs
Safety & fall prevention
Mobility & transfers
Chronic disease management
Dementia, depression & delirium
Nutrition
Medication management
Stroke care
Program Details:
20 hours of in-person training (6 hrs/day, 1 day/week for 3 weeks)
8-hour simulation with skills validation
CPR certification (AHA)
Resume coaching & mock interviews
Graduation ceremony + career fair with on-the-spot interviews
Schedule: Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions.
Attendance: Required for all three training days. Enrollment: Due to high demand, only 25 applicants will be selected through a screening process.
An evidence-informed training designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are at risk for – or living with dementia.
An evidence-based program from the Rosalynn Carter Institute designed to help caregivers create a safe, supportive environment for individuals living with dementia. Learn strategies to focus on well-being, meet remaining needs, and adapt to the challenges of the disease.
