Informative and well explained course regarding communication with cognitively impaired individuals.
Communication with Cognitively Impaired Individuals
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Informative and well explained course regarding communication with cognitively impaired individuals.
I learned a lot about communicating with cognitively impaired individuals.
It was a good review of best practice.
Easy to understand and easy to navigate.
Learn to define cognitive impairment, enhance communication, and effectively interact with cognitively impaired individuals in this course for healthcare professionals.

Communication with Cognitively Impaired Individuals
Learn to define cognitive impairment, enhance communication, and effectively interact with cognitively impaired individuals in this course for healthcare professionals.
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Define cognitive impairment
Discuss the role of communication
Identify strategies for effectively communicating with cognitively impaired individuals
Course description
This course helps healthcare professionals to define cognitive impairment, discuss the role of communication and provides strategies on how to effectively communicate with cognitively impaired individuals.
Course content
Introduction
Defining Cognitive Impairment
The Role of Communication
Strategies for Communicating with Cognitively Impaired Individuals
Course details
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Instructor

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Communication with Cognitively Impaired Individuals", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Massage Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Audiology Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Audiologist Intern, Advanced Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, General Dentist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Physical Therapy Assistant, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Social Worker Intern, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Licensed Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Audiology Intern, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master's Social Work, Physical Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Denturist, Nurse Practitioner, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Assistant, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Public Health Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Dental Lab, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Master Social Worker, Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Nursing Home Administrator, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Audiologist, Dental Technician, Advanced Practice Nurses. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Expert and Faculty
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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