Caring for Non-Communicative Individuals

Course overview

At some time in your career, you will face the challenge of communicating with someone who cannot communicate for themselves. Learning how to use a mindful approach to care can help alleviate the stress of these situations. Being mindful deepens your understanding of clinical situations and improves relationships with those you care for and with the healthcare team. A mindful approach is conducive to providing better care and ensuring improved health outcomes, especially for individuals who are unable to communicate. This course presents the best practices for understanding the needs of individuals who cannot communicate. The goal of this course is to provide nurses in post-acute care with best practices in caring for those who cannot communicate.