Class information

GRN234 Intro Dementia Care & Practice

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  • CRN: 13437
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Keysa L Lawrence

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Details about this class

This course focuses on issues related to the care of older persons presenting behavioral and cognitive challenges, using a person-centered approach. Introduces students to assessment, treatment and care of persons experiencing dementia, problematic mental health conditions, and the dying process. Includes assessing appropriate long term care options for memory care, problem solving, functional levels and other challenges, managing surveys, responding to deficiencies, problem solving repetitive incident reports, implementing fall prevention programs, and developing family education and support programs.

 

Side Notes: Instructor Works Full Time Outside PCC, please allow additional time for instructor to provide feedback to students

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Focuses on issues related to the care of older persons presenting behavioral and cognitive challenges, using a person-centered approach. Introduces students to assessment, treatment and care of persons experiencing dementia, problematic mental health conditions, and the dying process. Includes assessing appropriate long term care options for memory care, problem solving, functional levels and other challenges, managing surveys, responding to deficiencies, problem solving repetitive incident reports, implementing fall prevention programs, and developing family education and support programs

No show policy

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Online technical requirements

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Students with disabilities

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