MDX1926 - The Role of Hospital Workers in Dementia Crisis Care
Course Description
Course Description
This course is specifically designed for hospital workers to learn how to navigate a dementia crisis as a hospital care provider. 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 may also be useful for professionals in other areas of care who are looking for information on dementia crisis care from the perspective of a hospital worker.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- 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 in order 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
Key Features
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Expert-supported
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Real-world case studies
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Mobile-friendly
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Accessible
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Games & Flashcards
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Video content
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Audio-enabled in app
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Dementia Crisis Care : Certificate in Dementia Crisis Care