MDX1961 - The Role of Law Enforcement in Dementia Crisis Care
Course Description
Course Description
This course is specifically designed for law enforcement personnel to learn how to respond effectively to a dementia-related situation. Areas of focus include general considerations for interacting with persons with dementia, the importance of attitude and an understanding of dementia in promoting positive response techniques, advice on using body language when communicating with persons with dementia, and the value of an approach focused on de-escalation. The course will also discuss the recent paradigm shift in dementia crisis response, which demonstrates the benefits of a change in the role of law enforcement and the importance of a team-based approach when caring for persons with dementia. 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 law enforcement.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize a dementia crisis in progress
- Contrast prevailing assumptions about dementia crisis response with recent innovations
- Apply a team-based approach to dementia crisis response
- Employ effective communication strategies for in-place de-escalation of dementia crises
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