Dementia Level 1 (Self-Paced)
Price: $118.00
This online self-paced course provides caregivers with a comprehensive introduction to dementia and the skills needed to support individuals experiencing cognitive decline.
Learners will explore how dementia affects the brain, behavior, communication, and daily functioning while progressing through course modules at their own pace.
The course covers common types of dementia, conditions that may appear similar to dementia, and how symptoms can change over time. Participants will learn practical strategies for responding to hallucinations and delusions, assisting with activities of daily living, and creating supportive environments that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life.
The course also addresses effective communication techniques, trauma-informed care, and approaches for responding to challenging behaviors. By completing this course, caregivers will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to provide compassionate, person-centered care for individuals living with dementia.
Learning Objectives:
Define dementia and distinguish it from conditions that may appear similar, such as depression, delirium, urinary tract infections, or mild cognitive impairment.
Identify common signs, symptoms, and types of dementia and describe how dementia affects the brain and behavior.
Recognize hallucinations and delusions associated with dementia and identify possible physical, emotional, and environmental causes.
Apply strategies that create positive interactions and supportive environments to enhance quality of life.
Build further knowledge and skills on this topic to strengthen your effectiveness as a caregiver.
This self-paced online course provides caregivers with a comprehensive foundation for understanding dementia and delivering dementia-capable care. Covering the same material as the live 8-hour class, learners progress through interactive lessons at their own pace while building practical, real-world skills. The course explores what dementia is and what it is not, common types and symptoms, how dementia affects the brain and behavior, and how to respond to hallucinations, delusions, and challenging behaviors. Caregivers will also learn effective communication strategies, trauma-informed approaches, support for activities of daily living, working with families, and creating safe, supportive environments. Designed for flexibility without sacrificing depth, this course prepares caregivers to provide compassionate, person-centered care that protects dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Define dementia and distinguish it from similar conditions (depression, delirium, UTIs, MCI, medication effects).
Identify common signs, symptoms, and types of dementia.
Describe how dementia affects different parts of the brain and influences behavior and function.
Recognize common hallucinations and delusions and identify physical, emotional, or environmental causes.
Additional skills and strategies to support quality caregiving
Intended Audience: Long-term care workers (LTCW), home care aides (HCA), nursing assistants (NAR/NAC), registered nurses (RN) and other healthcare professionals.
State: Washington
Course Type: Continuing Education
Course Credits: 8 hours of Continuing Education credit
Language: English
Delivery: Self-Paced Online
Prerequisites: none