The Beacon Institute, together with Innovation horizons, has developed a continuing education series on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, also referred to as ADRD. This four-part series provides culturally-relevant training and education to healthcare providers, primary care physicians, nursing professionals, post-acute care providers, non-clinicians, caregivers, and healthcare administrators with the goal to provide resources for heathcare practitioners when identifying and supporting individuals living with ADRD. After their initial release the courses will be available on demand, and are offered in both Spanish and English.
We are excited to provide these free, high-quality education and training experiences for healthcare professionals, ensuring your knowledge and skills are current for working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The courses can be taken in any order. Learners who complete all four courses are eligible to receive a digital badge that can be posted on LinkedIn as an industry-recognized skill and achievement taught through our courses.
Our cross-cutting curriculum includes 4 hours of accredited continuing education:
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Clinical Management Part I provides an introduction to how the brain works and explores how aging and neurological illness can affect brain functioning. Attend in person May 16, 2023 at The Beacon Institute
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Clinical Management Part II offers nursing professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality dementia care management. Attend in person May 16, 2023 at The Beacon Institute
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Medication Management covers the available pharmacotherapeutic options to manage conditions commonly seen in geriatric patients.
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Promoting Health Equity through Institutional & Community-Based Approaches examines the root causes of disparities in diagnosis and treatment of ADRD and identifies institutional interventions and community-based approaches to promote early detection and foster equitable care for diverse populations.
These resources were developed using grant funding provided to The Beacon Institute from the Maryland Department of Health, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.