Dementia Types: Assessment for Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

It is important for healthcare professionals to be able to recognize common forms of dementia and describe the cognitive profile associated with each form of dementia. Appropriate assessment and treatment planning when working with clients with dementia requires that the healthcare professional possess an understanding of the diagnoses included under dementia and be able to describe the cognitive areas impacted by each pathology. This course describes the different types of dementia, how to assess cognitive function, and the impact of dementia on function.