Course
Requirements : Take the provided pretest; read the booklet "Understanding
Behavioral Symptoms: Whose Problem is it?" by Debbie Hommel,
ACC, CTRS; take the provided post test; and complete the worksheet.
You may mail or fax your materials to DH Special Services. Once
the materials are received and a passing grade of 70 is determined,
your certificate will be mailed to you. If you are in need of
the certificate sooner,
a copy can be faxed to you and the original mailed.
Course
Content: The reading and the worksheet will guide the activity
professional in understanding the basic concepts of behavior management.
The fundamentals of seeking causes of behaviors as well as specific
interventions in response to behavioral symptoms will be reviewed.
The activity professional will gain greater understanding of behaviors
and how to address the needs of the resident through the environment,
activities and caregiver approach.
Topic areas discussed in the booklet:
Understanding Behavioral Symptoms
Behaviors Associated with Cognitive Loss
Causes of Behaviors
Types of Behaviors
Behavior Management Concepts and Strategies
Communication Strategies
Environmental Strategies
Activities as a Behavioral Intervention
Understanding Specific Behaviors: Wandering, Sundowning, Disruptive
Yelling or Screaming, Anxiety, Catestrophic Reaction, Rummaging
and Hoarding,
The Team Approach
Course
Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 9, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 23, and 28.
$ 26.95 includes Booklet, pre-test,
post-test and worksheet - if e-mailed to you.
