NA2310 Alzheimers: Symptoms, Treatments, and Ethical Dilemmas
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Learning Objectives
Describe the causes, risk factors, and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Identify the signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's disease and their impact on daily functioning.
Explain current approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Discuss the impact of Alzheimer's disease on patients, caregivers, and support systems.
Recognize ethical issues associated with Alzheimer's disease, including decision-making capacity, autonomy, safety, and caregiver involvement.
Apply ethical principles from the CCMC and CDMS Codes of Professional Conduct to situations involving Alzheimer's care.
Evaluate approaches to advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making in individuals with cognitive impairment.
Implement appropriate case management strategies that support patient safety, dignity, and quality of life.
Course Offering: Written/printed (enduring)
Domain Focus: Ethics, Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems