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Medications for Behavioral Problems in Dementia

This module focuses on the realm of behavior. The course will explore the role of medication interventions in treating the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. This lesson module is 20.00 dollars and offers 3 CEU credits in California, Illinois and Nevada.

  • Discuss 3 situations in which the use of medications is appropriate
    for dementia behavior
  • Explain 3 of the categories of medications used to treat dementia
  • Recognize 2 benefits and 2 risks associated with the medications used
    to treat dementia

Please choose CEUs

California

BRN - Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nurses Aides
LCSW/MFT - Licensed Clinical Social Workers/Marriage, Family, and Children Counselors
NHAP - Nursing Home Administrators
RCFE - Retirement Care Facility for the Elderly Administrators
None (Certificate of Completion Only)

Nevada

NSBN - Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses
BELTCA - Residential and Nursing Home Administrators
None (Certificate of Completion Only)

Illinois

LNHA - Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
LSW - Licensed Social Worker
None (Certificate of Completion Only)
All Other States

None (Certificate of Completion Only)

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