OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 05/14/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Overview of Dementia Care |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1732 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-HLT6671 |
| Start Date |
05/14/2024 |
| End Date |
08/20/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$279.00 |
| Hours |
24 |
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| Course Description |
Providing a holistic model of care for clients diagnosed with dementia is the philosophy used in this introductory course. Students explore differences between healthy aging and dementia, and learn about the assessment and diagnosis of this neurocognitive disorder. Appropriate physical and emotional environment, effects of dementia on clients, caregivers and the family unit are explored/studied. The role of research and the importance of public and professional education are also discussed. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
05/14/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 35%, Quiz 10%, Assignments 55% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
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d2l/brightspace |
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No textbook required. |
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