The 3 D's: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-3DDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify two differences between delirium, dementia, and depression.
Describe the role of the direct care worker when caring for individuals with delirium, dementia, and depression.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of the Three D’s

Mr. Johnson

What Are the Three D’s?

Delirium

Dementia

Depression

Differences Between the Three D’s

Review

Summary

Section 3: Your Role

Your Role

Reporting Changes

Providing Supportive Care

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Helping During Recovery

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.