Advanced Clinical Dementia Certification Training: Neuropsychiatric Symptom Control, Dysphagia Challenges, Prescriptive Decisions & More
- Speaker:
- Amy Siple, APRN
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 15 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Apr 03, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS078934
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Caring for older adults with dementia requires compassion, along with clinical expertise to ensure safety, dignity, and quality of life. Many healthcare professionals struggle to manage the complex needs of dementia patients, especially when it comes to medication management and symptom control.
This one day intensive training program will empower you with essential tools to differentiate dementia types, conduct cognitive assessments, and develop effective care plans, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic. By the end, you’ll not only feel confident in managing dementia care but will also earn your Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist (ECDCS) certification.
CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!
- No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99 value)*!
- Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be an Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist (ECDCS) through Evergreen certifications is complete.*
Attendees will receive documentation of ECDCS designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program. *Professional standards apply. Visit evergreencertifications.com/ecdcs for professional requirements
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Advanced Clinical Dementia Certification Training (8.7 MB) | 145 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Amy Siple, APRN Related seminars and products
Amy Siple, APRN, has been working as a nurse practitioner, serving the primary care needs in long-term care for over 25 years. Amy has been appointed by three Kansas Governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and serves as chair of the Kansas Board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker, a sought-after national presenter on a variety of geriatric topics, and a content expert for Project Echo, delivering best practice updates to rural and underserved communities.
Under her leadership as president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023 and the Healthcare Hero Award by the Wichita Business Journal in 2024. Additionally, Amy is a certified John Maxwell leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. Her most recent article The ABCD Approach for Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia was published in the August 2023 issue of Nursing.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Siple is the owner of AmySipleNP, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Siple is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Identify essential elements in the clinical evaluation and care planning for dementia.
- Determine and evaluate cognitive assessment tools for dementia.
- Choose non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for managing dementia symptoms.
- Analyze the role of key medications and their risks in dementia treatment, including antipsychotics.
- Identify strategies for addressing safety concerns, including driving and eating, in dementia care.
- Differentiate between realistic and unrealistic goals in dementia management.
- Determine ethical considerations and strategies for end-of-life care in client with dementia.
Outline
Clinical Competency Determinations- Why screen for clinical competency
- Clinical evaluation of dementia and other diseases
- Cognitive assessment tools
- Common dementia profiles: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, vascular
- Driving and medication administration considerations
- Assessment tools to incorporate
- Realistic goals
- Meaningful interventions
- Monitor and report abuse
- Ethical and cultural issues
- Pharmacologic approaches
- Non-pharmacologic approaches
- Tap into community resources
- Common neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia
- Prescriptive decision making to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms
- De-escalation techniques for a patient experiencing agitation
- Strategies to engage patients with dementia
- Risks associated with psychotropic usage in older adults
- CMS regulatory requirements
- Selection process for an appropriate antipsychotic
- Practical tips to employ antipsychotic stewardship
- Specific antipsychotics safety profiles
- Impact of physical limitations and sensory changes on swallowing
- Cognitive decline and its role in dysphagia
- Etiologies of dysphagia … causes and contributing factors
- Patient-centered approaches in managing dysphagia
- Practical interventions to ensure safe eating
- Apply healthcare ethics to end stage dementia scenarios
- Ultimate goals of care considerations
- Incorporate knowledge from prognostic indicators
- Gain confidence in end-of-life discussions
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Nursing Home Administrators
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