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Home › Courses › Alzheimer's: Symptoms, Treatments, and Ethical Dilemmas
NA23104 hOnlineEthics

Alzheimer's: Symptoms, Treatments, and Ethical DilemmasCCM, CRC, CDMS, CLCP, CVRP, MSCC and ETHICS CREDIT APPROVED. The CCMC Professional Conduct will be reference

Alzheimer's disease, the most prevalent form of dementia and a prominent cause of mortality among older individuals, manifests initially with memory and cognitive impairments, progressing to profound disability. Alzheimer's is ultimately fatal. Recent research has shed light on its etiology and identified potential avenues for delaying or preventing its onset. Treatment primarily focuses on symptom management, encompassing pharmaceutical interventions as well as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches.
4 CEU hours Patsy Barnes, RN, BA Free retakes
Pre-Approved for
ACMCA BRNCCLCPCCMCDMSCE Broker ProviderCLCPCMCPSCOHN/COHN-SCRCCCRRNCVECVRPDelaware BONMSCCRNs

Course Overview

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities. It begins with mild memory loss and may eventually lead to an inability to carry on a conversation or respond to the environment. The disease affects areas of the brain responsible for thought, memory, and language and continues to worsen over time.

This course provides an overview of Alzheimer's disease, including its causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, and current treatment approaches. The impact of the disease on patients, families, and caregivers is also discussed, with attention to the increasing care needs that occur as the disease progresses.

In addition, this course examines the ethical issues that arise in the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. As cognitive decline progresses, patients may lose the ability to make informed decisions, creating challenges related to autonomy, safety, informed consent, and long-term care planning. The role of the healthcare professional in supporting patients and families through these decisions is emphasized.

Ethical decision-making is presented within the framework of professional standards, including the CCMC and CDMS Codes of Professional Conduct. Learners will be introduced to practical approaches for addressing ethical dilemmas, including balancing patient rights with safety concerns, supporting caregivers, and planning for end-of-life care.

Understanding both the clinical and ethical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is essential for providing appropriate, patient-centered care across the continuum of the disease.

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Objectives

  1. Describe the causes, risk factors, and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
  2. Identify the signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's disease and their impact on daily functioning.
  3. Explain current approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
  4. Discuss the impact of Alzheimer's disease on patients, caregivers, and support systems.
  5. Recognize ethical issues associated with Alzheimer's disease, including decision-making capacity, autonomy, safety, and caregiver involvement.
  6. Apply ethical principles from the CCMC and CDMS Codes of Professional Conduct to situations involving Alzheimer's care.
  7. Evaluate approaches to advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making in individuals with cognitive impairment.
  8. Implement appropriate case management strategies that support patient safety, dignity, and quality of life.
Customer Testimonial

"Very timely information. Great descriptions of caregiver issues and stress (I've been there and could definitely relate)."

Barbara A. - CCM

Course Outline

12 sections · final assessment · downloadable certificate

1
Overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including definition, prevalence, risk factors, and progression
2
Signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's disease, including cognitive, behavioral, and functional changes
3
Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches
4
Impact of Alzheimer's disease on patients, families, and caregivers, including the burden of care
5
Review of the four ethical principles - autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice - and their relevance in dementia care
6
Decision-making capacity, informed consent, advance directives, and the role of surrogate decision-makers
7
Ethical issues related to patient safety, independence, and quality of life as the disease progresses
8
<div style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d; 0">Application of ethical principles through case examples, including:</div><ul style=" 0; list-style- outside"><li style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d">Balancing autonomy and safety</li><li style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d">Confidentiality and family involvement</li><li style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d">Use of medications and behavioral interventions</li><li style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d">Caregiver responsibilities and support</li><li style=" 0; color: #1d1c1d">Long-term care and end-of-life planning</li></ul>
9
Use of an ethical decision-making process and application of the CCMC and CDMS Codes of Professional Conduct
10
Ethical considerations related to access to care, social factors, and health disparities
11
Emerging issues in Alzheimer's care and their ethical implications
12
Strategies for supporting ethical, patient-centered care across all stages of Alzheimer's disease
Final assessment
Unlimited retakes

Approvals & accreditation

AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 16 credentials.

Credential Board Hours
ACM Accredited Case Manager 4 (incl. ethics)
CA BRN California Board of Nursing 4 (incl. ethics)
CCLCP Certified Canadian Life Care Planner 4 (incl. ethics)
CCM Certified Case Manager 4 (incl. ethics)
CDMS Certified Disability Management Specialist 4 (incl. ethics)
CE Broker Provider Florida Board of Nursing 4 (incl. ethics)
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CLCP Certified Life Care Planner 4 (incl. ethics)
CMCPS Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist 4 (incl. ethics)
COHN/COHN-S Certified Occupational Health Nurse / Certified Occupational Health Nurse with Specialty 4 (incl. ethics)
CRCC Certified Rehab Counselor 4 (incl. ethics)
CRRN Certified Rehab Registered Nurse 4 (incl. ethics)
CVE Certified Vocation Evaluation Specialist 4 (incl. ethics)
CVRP Certified Vocational Rehab Professional 4 (incl. ethics)
Delaware BON Delaware Board of Nursing 4 (incl. ethics)
MSCC Medicare Set-Aside Certification 4 (incl. ethics)
RNs Colorado Nurses Association 4 (incl. ethics)
Alzheimer's: Symptoms, Treatments, and Ethical Dilemmas
$40 · 4h

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