Welcome to Recognizing and Responding to Dementia for Community Health Workers
Overview
This training offers community health workers (CHWs) a basic understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias or ADRD.
Intended Audience
Community Health Workers or those fulfilling a community health worker role.
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
Ability to read and understand spoken English.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basics of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
- Identify early signs of cognitive decline
- Recognize ways to connect caregivers and families to resources across Iowa
Competencies Addressed
Domain 5: Community Partnership Skills (Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals)
CHW Core Skills
- Service Coordination & Navigation Skills
- Advocacy Skills
- Building Individual and Community Capacity
- Outreach Skills
- Knowledge Base
CEUs Offered
CEUs are not available for this training.
Cost
There is no cost for this training.
Modality/format
Online self-paced, on demand.
Length
The total length of both modules is estimated to take about 15 minutes.
Acknowledgements
This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $480,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
