Symptoms of Dementia

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Overview

Micro-credential Series Description

This micro-credential series 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 8As of Dementia. Further, learners will develop practical skills to employ when responding to these common symptoms of dementia.

Courses

Micro-credential Series Requirements

Symptoms of Dementia
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
GERI-1006	Non-Pharmacological Mgmt of Dementia	View More Details about GERI-1006
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	View More Details about GERI-1007
Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, this micro-credential 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