Course Title:	Retired ~ Behavior Management: Interventions in Dementia
	Category:	23
	Credits:	1
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	Objectives:	At the completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Define the term behavior management and explain its philosophical underpinnings • Describe at least 5 key principles to the practice of behavior management with individuals with dementia • Identify at least 5 specific behavioral interventions that can be used to redirect or minimize problem behaviors in individuals with dementia.
	Description:	This course provides an introduction to the theory and principles of behavior management and the specific application of behavioral interventions in managing problem behaviors associated with dementia. Keywords: Elderly, Behavior Management, Interventions, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
		Approval Bodies: Professional Development Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling) NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals National Board for Certified Counselors Florida Board of Nursing Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Pennsylvania Certification Board Florida Board of Psychology California Board of Registered Nursing California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)