Course Code: REL-IDD-0-RSIDIDD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe common effects of dementia.
Identify early signs of dementia in people with IDD.
Explain strategies to support a person who has IDD and dementia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Dementia
An Unpleasant Experience
Defining Dementia
Effects of Dementia
Stages of Dementia
Living with Dementia
Recognizing Dementia
Dementia and IDD
Treating Dementia
Review
Summary
Section 3: Supporting Someone with Dementia
IDD vs. Dementia
Dementia Support Needs
Responding to Confusion
Responding to Aggression and Resistance
Creating Comfort
Preventing Wandering
Reducing Sundowning
Meet Tom
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Veltri, BSN-RN, QIDP
Ms. Veltri received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has seven years of nursing experience working with older adults with IDD. She is a member of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices and advocates strongly for the well-being of older adults with IDD. She currently works as a Clinical Coordinator registered nurse in a retirement community for older adults with IDD. She also trains support staff members on medication practices and dementia support skills.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.