CNA206 - Aggressive Behaviors in the Elderly: Understanding the Behaviors and How Medications Impact Etiology and Treatment (1.0 HR)
Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Purpose: Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Objectives:
- Identify what aggressive behaviors include;
- Explore ways to prevent aggressive behaviors;
- Explain common "triggers" associated with aggressive behaviors;
- Utilize appropriate assessment techniques;
- Discuss intervention techniques used with aggressive behaviors.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.