Communication and Dementia - Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-CDC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three ways to use non-verbal communication when communicating with a person with dementia.
Describe two ways to effectively communicate with someone with dementia.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Dementia’s Effect on Communication

Dementia

Dementia-Related Behaviours

Behavioural Changes with Dementia

Review

Summary

Section 3: Communication with Individuals with Dementia

Parts of Communication

Approaching Those with Dementia

Review

Summary

Section 4: The Power of Touch

The Importance of Touch

When Unable to Communicate

Helping Individuals Communicate

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.