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Dementia: De-escalation Strategies
Course Description
As symptoms progress, a person living with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express their needs. Changes in behaviour can occur as a way of communicating these needs. This course explores how to respond appropriately to agitated behaviour and de-escalate the situation when there are safety concerns.
CPD: This course is worth 0.33 Continuing Professional Development hours.
Learning Outcomes
– Describe potential causes and triggers of changes in behaviour
– Respond appropriately to agitated behaviour
– Identify when and how to de-escalate the situation when there are safety concerns
Course Code:
AOC17209-B-R-AUCourse Availability:
Available NowTopics:
DementiaLibrary:
Residential CareCollection:
Care & Clinical