NURSE ASSISTANT: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

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Course Number

116

Course Title

NURSE ASSIST:ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Description/Long Course Title

1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HLTH 112; and Accuplacer Reading score 44 or greater; or equivalent reading placement score; or department approval. This course is an introduction to the study of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Topics covered include aging and dementia, communication, care and treatment modalities, behavior issues and management techniques, activities, nutrition, family roles, community resources, and staff support. One lecture hour per week or equivalent.

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