REQUIRED TEXT:Dementia Care Certification CD-ROM
ISBN – 0-7817-5807-6
 
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| WHAT? |
The Dementia Care Course is a 40 hour course that is dedicated to the training and education of those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The course includes an overview of the different types of dementia, recognizing signs and symptoms, and basic principles of dementia care. The daily care of dementia individuals, common behavioral problems associated with dementia, as well as the best strategies and approaches for dealing with these problems are presented. The course also reviews common medical problems, strategies for coping with dementia, and the importance of caring for the caregiver. |
| WHO? |
Nurse Aides (CNAs), nurses, direct care staff, caregivers (any member of the health care team)
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| WHERE? |
You will need to:
- Have access to a computer with internet access
- Have and be able to use at least Microsoft Word ‘98
- Be able to navigate the Web and use email
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| WHY? |
According to TN State mandated regulations, nurse aides working with dementia residents must complete 40 hours of approved training to comply with Tennessee Regs Rule 1200-8-6-07 Standards for Nursing Homes. (Currently 30 states require 8 hours pre-employment dementia training for all nurses, CNAs, and direct care staff. Some states require at least 4 hours of pre-employment training for all other staff.)
Recently the Tennessee Hospice Organization has proposed changes to legislation in order to support persons with dementia who would benefit from hospice care. This would result in a greater demand for hospice care, as more people with dementia would be seeking the benefits of the legislation. In turn, a greater need for staff training in this area would be created.
Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
- 5 million Americans are currently afflicted with Alzheimer's disease; over 22,000 of which live in East Tennessee.
- Within 25 years, 25 million Americans alive today will have developed Alzheimer's disease.
- 70% of Alzheimer's patients are cared for at home and they may live up to 20 years after the onset of symptoms.
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