PS 1072
Memory Care Essentials for Healthcare Professionals
The Memory Care Essentials for Healthcare Professionals course equips learners with the comprehensive skill and knowledge essential for supporting older adults with dementia in a variety of healthcare settings, including long-term care, memory care, skilled nursing, hospitals, home care and clinical environments.
Course Overview
This course, guided by an expert in dementia care, is designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ ability to support, communicate with and understand individuals with dementia in a variety of settings including memory care, long-term care, hospitals and home care. By building skills in communication, behavior understanding and therapeutic interaction, it aims to elevate the quality of care and foster greater job satisfaction for professionals working with individuals affected by dementia. The primary focus of the course is on providing relevant, actionable information that can be easily applied within the workday, leading to immediate improvement in outcomes and satisfaction for healthcare professional and those with dementia in their care.
COURSE DETAILS:
Duration: 16 hours or 1 weeks
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Cost: $500
Advantages for Your Organization
Team-Based Collaboration
Dementia care requires collaboration and interdisciplinary skills, which enhances comprehensive care and overall effectiveness.
Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
Provide more personalized and respectful support for individuals with dementia and an understanding of cultural, social and psychological factors that affect care.
On-the-Job Confidence and Performance
Empowers professionals to make informed decisions, handle daily responsibilities with greater confidence and ultimately improve care quality and outcomes.
Emotional Resilience
Dementia care can be challenging, managing stress and maintaining well-being helps professionals avoid burnout and stay engaged over the long term.
Who Should Be Enrolled?
Healthcare Professionals
Certified nursing assistants, home health aides, patient care technicians, medical assistants and other clinical staff supporting older adults with dementia.
Healthcare Support Staff and Administrators
Individuals responsible for directly communicating and interacting with patients and staff daily.
Aspiring Healthcare Workers
Those entering the healthcare field who are new to dementia care and wish to set themselves apart from other candidates with the soft skills employers are seeking.
Key Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand Dementia and Its Impact:
Be able to explain how dementia is diagnosed, summarize how dementia changes the brain and discuss the challenges faced by people with dementia and their caretakers.
2.
Communicate and Engage Effectively:
Recognize effective communication strategies with individuals with dementia, describe ways to support participation in daily life and decision-making and identify strengths and positive aspects of living with dementia.
3.
Promote Well-Being and Therapeutic Support:
Know the therapeutic activities that enhance well-being and methods to support mood and manage behavioral challenges.
4.
Ensure Safety and Risk Reduction:
Identify safety and well-being risks for people with dementia and understand strategies to mitigate these risks.
Course Offerings
Flexible Learning
Our online modules allow learners to progress at their own pace, allowing balance for professional and personal commitments.
Expert Instruction
Taught by seasoned healthcare professionals and professional educators.
Professional Skill Development Preparation
Learners are equipped with the knowledge required to thrive in a professional healthcare environment.
Partner with MedCerts and Expand Your Offerings
Ensure your team has the essential skills in dementia care to provide patient-centered, safe and effective support with our Memory Care Essentials for Healthcare Professionals course. Build a more effective and empathetic healthcare system with stronger teamwork, team member communication and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse, aging patient base.
