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Overview
Microcredential Series Description
This microcredential will offer learners a comprehensive
discussion of the common symptoms of dementia. Through virtual
lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, learners will develop an
understanding of eight common symptoms of dementia called the 8A�s
of Dementia. Further, learners will develop practical skills to
employ when responding to these common symptoms of dementia.
Courses
Microcredential Series Requirements
| Symptoms of Dementia | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| GERI-1006 | Non-Pharmacological Mgmt of Dementia | |||
| This micro credential will offer learners a comprehensive discussion of the common symptoms of dementia. Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, learners will develop an understanding of eight common symptoms of dementia called the 8A's of Dementia. Further, learners will develop practical skills to employ when responding to these common symptoms of dementia. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the general symptoms of dementia 2. Explain the underlying causes of amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, anosognosia, altered perceptions, attentional deficits, and apathy 3. Recognize outward behavioural changes observed when a person with dementia is living with each of the 8As 4. Apply and reflect upon evidence-based supportive strategies which can be employed to support a person who is living with each of the 8As of dementia Total class time- 6 hours | ||||
| GERI-1007 | Behavioural Expressions and Dementia | |||
| Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, this microcredential provides tools helpful when navigating behavioural expressions often seen in people with dementia. Learners will develop a knowledge of common triggers of behavioural expressions and apply a range of tools to engage in behavioural planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Students will: 1. Weigh ethical considerations when modifying behaviours 2. Apply tools when conducting assessment and behavioural planning 3. Understand common triggers to behaviour change Total class hours - 6. | ||||
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the general symptoms of dementia
- Explain the underlying causes of amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, anosognosia, altered perceptions, attentional deficits, and apathy
- Recognize outward behavioural changes observed when a person with dementia is living with each of the 8As
- Apply and reflect upon evidence-based supportive strategies which can be employed to support a person who is living with each of the 8As of dementia
- Identify the criteria for dementia
- Discuss ethical considerations when making changes to the behaviours of another person
- Recall common behavioural expressions seen among people with dementia
- Apply tools utilized when gathering behavioural assessment data
- Practice building a behaviour plan, including antecedent strategies, competing behaviour pathways, and reinforcement strategies.
- Create and implement a behaviour plan
- Create and implement a caregiver plan
