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Kentucky Alzheimer’s and Dementia Review

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Course Overview

Kentucky Alzheimer’s and Dementia Review

Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN

This comprehensive course delves into the complexity of dementia, focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most prevalent form of dementia among individuals aged 65 and older. Dementia is a broad term that refers to a substantial decline in cognitive abilities impacting a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course covers the pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias   
  3. Importance of Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Communication for Memory Concerns   
  4. Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Billing Codes 
  5. Screening and Billing for Cognitive Assessment   
  6. Tools for Assessing a Patient’s Cognition   
  7. Documentation Requirements 
  8. Background and Introduction to CPT® Code 99483   
  9. Current Treatments Available to the Patient  
  10. Other Management Strategies in Alzheimer’s Disease   
  11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Kentucky’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Review​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to

  1. Discuss dementia and its impact on cognitive abilities and daily life. 
  2. Recognize the warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias 
  3. Describe the stages of cognitive impairment and disability. 
  4. Assess the current treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: August 16, 2024

Course Expires on: August 16, 2027

Course Offering: #564