Pre-Course Activities
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Nursing Continuing Professional Development Information
Unit A: Introduction to Dementia Care Management
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Modules 1 - 5
Contact Hour Evaluation
Unit B: Initial Assessment and Care Planning
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Modules 6 - 8
Contact Hour Evaluation
Unit C: Essential Skills for Dementia Care Specialists
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Modules 9 - 11
Contact Hour Evaluation
Unit D: Integration into the Health System and Community
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Modules 12 - 13
Contact Hour Evaluation
Unit E: Ongoing Dementia Care Management
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Modules 14 - 21
Contact Hour Evaluation
Unit F: Caregiver Training and Support
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Modules 22 - 24
Contact Hour Evaluation
Dementia Care Specialist Clinical Skills Training
This session focuses on training APNs as dementia care specialists (DCS) based on the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program model. Methods include role-playing utilizing evidence-based tools required to perform a comprehensive cognitive assessment. These validated tools will help support a clinical understanding of person-centered care including caregiver needs to formulate a comprehensive dementia care plan.
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Dementia Care Specialist Clinical Skills Training
Contact Hour Evaluation
Final Knowledge Check & Certificate of Completion
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Knowledge Check
Final Transcript
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Final Transcript