Lost and Found; Aid Law Enforcement and Healthcare professionals in Locating Missing Adults with Dementia
Tracking # 20-715834
$10.00
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What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the cognitive and behavioral characteristics of dementia associated with wandering and elopement risk.
2. Perform assessments to identify patients at risk for becoming lost or missing.
3. Recognize pharmacologic factors that may influence cognition, behavior, and safety.
4. Apply appropriate response protocols when a patient with dementia is missing.
5. Collaborate effectively with caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, and law enforcement.
6. Implement prevention strategies to reduce the risk of wandering and improve patient safety.
Course overview
This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to assist in the identification, prevention, and recovery of missing adults with dementia. Participants will explore the cognitive and behavioral aspects of dementia that contribute to wandering, as well as effective assessment, communication, and response protocols. The course integrates safety planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and collaboration with law enforcement to improve outcomes. Pharmacologic considerations, clinical assessment, and diagnostic insights are included to support comprehensive care and risk reduction.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Method of Evaluation:
Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.