The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a clear understanding of Alzheimer disease and other dementias, including early signs, stages, and progression, in order to support effective early diagnosis, care planning, and management that improves patients' quality of life. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Identify the warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia.
2. Recognize the importance of early detection and diagnosis of dementia.
3. Recognize a variety of tools to assess a patient's cognition.
4. Identify cognitive assessment and care planning billing codes.
5. Identify current treatments available for patients with dementia.
6. Apply appropriate communication techniques for discussing memory concerns with patients and their caregivers.
This 3-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
