The goal of this course is to help CNAs learn about different ways to aid in communication with cognitively impaired clients.
Course Publication Date:
May 24, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | CNA-COMCOG-19 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | CNAs
Oregon AFH / AMH / APD / DD
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Learning Objectives
- Give a basic definition of ‘cognitive impairment’.
- State three common signs of dementia or cognitive impairment.
- Name two generally accepted criteria for the diagnosis of dementia.
- Name three of the frequently used classifications of dementing disorders.
- Discuss two possible conditions associated with dementia.
- Name three drugs that might cause dementia.
- Identify common treatment choices for different types of cognitive impairment.
- Describe the challenge of working with cognitively impaired clients.
- List two techniques CNAs can use to communicate with a client who is cognitively impaired.