This full day class will allow you to discover how different types of dementia affect the elderly within the long-term care population and how to best care for this population. You will be required to pass a written examination to
receive credit for this course.
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The target audience of this class includes caregivers and healthcare providers who will be working with clients with dementia in a long-term care environment.

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Key learning objectives includes:

1. Identify key ways to communicate effectively with dementia clients and their families.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia and delirium.
3. Understand what hallucinations and delusions are and identify appropriate caregiver interventions for these symptoms.
4. Understand how sexuality and intimacy is affected by dementia.
5. Develop skills to respond effectively to challenging behaviors and to provide smooth day to day care.

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This course is 8 hours long.

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This course is WA DSHS approved for class credit and is required to work with long-term care populations. Credits can be used for Continuing Education or Population-Specific hours.

This course will be taught online via Zoom and followed by the examination. The examination is given via Zoom. A Zoom confirmation link will be sent to you via email prior to the day of class. Class participation is required. Certificate of completion will be given to you following successful completion of the examination after class.
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Must pick up book prior to class—this is required for class participation.
Payment via check, cash or Venmo prior to class. There is a non-refundable $25 fee for cancellations made prior to 2 days of the class.