Delirium, Depression, and Dementia in Older Adults
18 Hours
Estimated learning time
Self-Paced
Progress at your own speed
Popular course
A popular course among students
About the Course
Description
This microcredential equips learners with the essential skills to accurately differentiate between dementia, depression, and delirium in elderly patients/clients/residents. Through comprehensive training in screening and assessment tools, analysis of physical/psychomotor changes, cognition/thinking, verbal, and non-verbal behavior, speech, sleep cycles, examination of personal history, and evaluation of current medications and treatments; learners will develop the proficiency needed to make informed assessment between the 3 Ds. This microcredential ensures learners can confidently identify the underlying conditions, enabling appropriate and timely interventions for optimal patient care and well-being.
Topics
- Physical Changes in 3Ds Sleep-wake Cycle, Cognitive Changes in 3Ds Onset/Fluctuating Course in 3Ds & Common Assessment/Screening Tools Behavioral Changes in 3Ds Psychomotor Changes in 3Ds Verbal Communication/Speech in 3Ds Behavioral Changes in 3Ds 8 A's of Dementia
Sections
Schedule
Synchronous
Delivery method
Online
Outcomes
Better prepare staff working in mental health care settings
Identify physical/verbal/non-verbal behaviors and associated with each 3 Ds
Choose appropriate screening/assessment tool to differentiate between the 3 Ds
Network with sector professionals
