New Course!

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia 2026-2027
(8.00 NCPD)

  • Long-Term Care Population
  • For Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Nurse Practitioners
  • English with Chinese, Filipino, French & Spanish Translation Options
  • Over $100 course value temporarily marked down to $80

Course Curriculum

Important Notices
Learning Objectives & Disclosures
Dementia Fundamentals
The Brain's Role
Risk Factors
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Fronto-Temporal Dementia (FTD)
Lewy Body's Dementia (LBD)
Vascular and Mixed Dementias
Section 1 Dementia Fundamentals Quiz
References
Foundations
Knowing the Person
Activities of Daily Living (Part 1)
Activities of Daily Living (Part 2)
Care Planning & Documentation
Recognizing Changes in Condition
Communication, Escalation, and Continuity
Recognizing and Reporting Pain in ADRD
Section 2 Person Centered Care Quiz
References
Foundations
General Communication Strategies
ADRD Trauma-Informed, Cultural, and Linguistic Communication
Communication by ADRD Stages
Section 3 Communication Quiz
References
Fundamentals
Identifying Triggers for Dementia-Related Behaviors
Non-Pharmacologic Responses (First-Line Care)
Psychotropic Medication Safety
Restraints and Least-Restrictive Care
Communication & Documentation
Section 4: ADRD-Related Behaviors Quiz
References
Safety Awareness & Supervision
High-Risk Situations
Documentation and Reporting Safety Concerns
Section 5: Maintaining Safety in ADRD Quiz
References
Elder Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect
Elder Abuse Types & Warning Signs
Elder Abuse Risk Factors & Prevention
Resident Rights in ADRD Care
Ethical Care
Reporting & Response
Section 6 Preventing Abuse & Neglect Quiz
References
Foundations
Nutrition Changes and Escalation
Nutrition and Hydration Support
Section 7: Nutrition & Hydration Quiz
References
Meaningful Activities
Activities That Support Comfort and Reduce Distress
Social, Family, and Community Engagement
Section 8 Activities & Social Needs Quiz
References
Understanding Family Needs
Supporting Families
Managing Complex Family Situations
Section 9 Family Support Quiz
References
Foundations
Causes, Warning Signs, and Impact
Management
Section 10 Caregiver Stress Quiz
References
Evaluation & Certificate Instructions
Course Evaluation
Completion Attestation