Caring for Veterans with PTSD & Dementia
Course Description:
This course explores post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dementia and the increased likelihood of an older veteran developing dementia. The triggers and behaviours associated with a person who has PTSD are explored as well as the appropriate management of these behaviours as an expression of their unmet needs.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
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Explain what PTSD and dementia are
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Describe the symptoms someone might experience if they have PTSD
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Demonstrate how to identify and support a person’s behaviour effectively if they have PTSD and dementia.
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for RNs, ENs, Cert IV staff and care staff who support veteran who are living in aged care facilities and have a diagnosis of dementia.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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