This course delves into the complexities of dementia, exploring distinct types such as Lewy-Body, vascular, frontal-temporal, alcoholic, Alzheimer's, and LATE. Despite differences in causes and symptoms, these forms share the commonality of being terminal diseases. Caregivers grapple with ethical dilemmas surrounding treatment choices and care plans for patients facing these challenges. The course also examines the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with dementia, addressing new studies that shed light on the repercussions of this crisis on both research and mortality rates within this vulnerable population. Join us for an insightful exploration of dementia, its nuances, and the evolving healthcare landscape in the face of recent global events.
*This course is ETHICS PRE-APPROVED for CCM, CRC, CVE, CVRP (2hrs), CLCP, & MSCC. The code of conduct for CCMC will be presented.
Credit Hours: 6
$60.00
Course Type: Online
Certificate of Completion Available Immediately: Yes
Pre Approved for: ACM, CA BRN, CCLCP, CCM, CDMS, CE Broker Provider, CLCP, COHN/COHN-S, CRCC, CRRN, Delaware BON, MSCC, RNs, VRA-Canada