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Dementia, Cognitive Impairment & Therapeutic Communication

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Module 1 — Understanding Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Lesson 1.1 — Course Introduction and How to Use This Course

🔒Lesson 1.2 — Normal Aging vs. Cognitive Change: What’s the Difference?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 1.3 — What is Dementia?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 1.4 — Common Types of Dementia — a CNA OverviewComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 1.5 — Alzheimer’s Disease — Stages and What to ExpectComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 1.6 — Changes in Memory, Judgment, and CommunicationComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 1.7 — The CNA’s Role in Dementia CareComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Interactive Activity 1.7A — Normal or Concerning?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Clinical Scenario 1.8 — Mrs. WashingtonComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Quiz/Exam: Module 1 Knowledge CheckComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Module 2 — Person-centered Care and Therapeutic CommunicationComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.1 — What is Person-centered Care?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.2 — Knowing the Resident: History, Preferences, Routines, CultureComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.3 — Preserving Dignity and AutonomyComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.4 — Promoting Independence in Daily ActivitiesComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.5 — Therapeutic Communication — the BasicsComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.6 — Therapeutic Communication — Advanced StrategiesComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 2.7 — Nonverbal Communication and EnvironmentComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Interactive Activity 2.7A — Which Response is Most Therapeutic?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Clinical Scenario 2.8 — Mr. ReyesComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Quiz/Exam: Module 2 Knowledge CheckComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Module 3 — Behavioral Expressions and Safety in Dementia CareComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.1 — Understanding Behavioral Expressions in DementiaComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.2 — The ABC Model: a Tool for Understanding BehaviorComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.3 — Common Behavioral Expressions: Agitation and Resistance to CareComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.4 — Common Behavioral Expressions: Wandering, Sundowning, and Repetitive BehaviorsComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.5 — Non-pharmacological Interventions: First-line ResponsesComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.6 — Safety Considerations in Dementia CareComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 3.7 — Documenting and Reporting Behavioral ObservationsComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Interactive Activity 3.7A — What Would You Do?Complete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Clinical Scenario 3.8 — Mrs. KimComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Quiz/Exam: Module 3 Knowledge CheckComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Module 4 — Acute Changes, Reporting, and CNA ResponsibilitiesComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.1 — Why Acute Changes Are a Special Concern in DementiaComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.2 — Delirium vs. Dementia: the CNA’s Role in Recognizing the DifferenceComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.3 — Common Medical Issues That Present As Behavioral ChangeComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.4 — Recognizing Acute Change: What to Observe and ReportComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.5 — Documentation Obligations: Accuracy, Timeliness, and Professional ResponsibilityComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.6 — End-of-life Care and Dementia: the CNA’s RoleComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Lesson 4.7 — CNA Well-being and Self-care in Dementia CaregivingComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Interactive Activity 4.7A — Recognize, Respond, ReportComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Clinical Scenario 4.8 — Mr. ThomasComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Quiz/Exam: Module 4 Knowledge CheckComplete the previous required step to unlock.

🔒Final Quiz/Exam: Final ExaminationComplete the previous required step to unlock.

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Module 1 — Understanding Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Estimated active learning time: approximately 50 minutes.

This module contains 9 instructional cards. Work through each card in order, then complete the Module 1 Knowledge Check.

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