At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Define the term behavior management and explain its philosophical underpinnings
2. Describe at least 5 key principles to the practice of behavior management with individuals with dementia
3. Identify at least 5 specific behavioral interventions that can be used to redirect or minimize problem behaviors in individuals with dementia.
Description:
This course provides an introduction to the theory and principles of behavior management and the specific application of behavioral interventions in managing problem behaviors associated with dementia.
Key Words: Elderly, Behavior Management, Interventions, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Massachusetts Marriage & Family Therapy 2009/2010
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
