When the Diagnosis is FTD: Frontotemporal Dementia - Dementia Care Certificate

CES-4323

Course Description

Did you know that Alzheimer's disease is not the only form of dementia? Through research and clinical testing, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) has been identified as a degenerative brain disorder that creates undeniable personality changes and deteriorates language and motor skills along with cognitive functions. Learn more about the "other" dementia known as FTD and gain insight into the challenges families and affected individuals face daily. Recommendation: take CES 4303 Fundamentals of Dementia Care first. This class is an elective to complete the certificate. This educational activity is provided by Schoolcraft College, an approved continuing education provider under the Michigan Board of Nursing Administrative Rule R338.10602(g) and is approved for 2 continuing education contact hours for nurses. It is approved for 2 continuing education contact hours for social workers by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and 0.2 CEUs for all others.

Course Schedule

This class has already started or is not currently being offered. For more information about this class, contact the PPL office at ppl@schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-4448.