Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DEMCMM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain the difference between a side effect and an adverse drug reaction.
Discuss at least three medications that are used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Identify strategies for reducing the use of antipsychotic medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Medication Overview
A Personal Glimpse
Introduction To Dementia and Medication
Knowledge Check
Medication Challenges in Dementia
Medication Safety
Knowledge Check
Is It a Side Effect or an Adverse Drug Reaction?
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Dementia Medications
Managing Cognitive Symptoms
Knowledge Check
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms
Alternatives to Antipsychotics
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Direct Care Staff; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.