ONLINE CEU COURSE
A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia
It is vital that any Behavior Analyst who wishes to work with people with dementia understands how we conceptualize dementia from a behavior-analytic perspective. This course will teach you the basics to understand dementia and how we conceptualize the changes in behaviour we see displayed by people with dementia from a behavior - analytic perspective. We'll look at the research that supports this conceptualization and the implications for clinical practice with this population.
Learn how we conceptualize dementia
Vital knowledge for any Behavior Analyst who either wants to work with adults with dementia or is likely to encounter them in their work.
Complete at your own pace in bite-size videos online
Everything is completed online in short videos to keep your attention and break up learning.
Earn CEUs
As an ACE provider, this course from Enrich Behavioral Gerontology will provide you with 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs.
About the course
A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia is designed to equip behavior analysts with the knowledge needed to work effectively with individuals diagnosed with dementia.
To start, we we focus on the fundamentals of dementia, covering the different types, diagnostic criteria, and progression. Understanding the behavioral profiles associated with dementia is crucial for professionals working with this population, as it provides important information that can inform for effective intervention strategies.
Building on this knowledge, we reframe dementia from a behavior-analytic perspective. Rather than viewing cognitive decline in abstract terms, we analyze dementia-related behaviors through a behavior-analytic lens, which leads to a more effective conceptualization that informs intervention.
To bridge theory with practice, we examine examples and research that illustrate how we can understand dementia behaviorally.
We discuss what this behavioral conceptualization of dementia means for professionals working in the field and how this changes the interventions we may use with older adults with this diagnosis.
We explore the design of effective interventions and highlight the value of single-case experimental designs in working with older adults, ensuring that care strategies are tailored to individual needs.
Whether you're a behavior analyst working with other populations, a student in behavior analysis looking to expand your learning, or simply passionate about improving the lives of older adults with dementia, this course will equip you with the knowledge and information to understand dementia from a behavior-analytic perspective.
What others are saying...
Olivia
"Fantastic overview of Dementia. It is very clear to see the importance of stimulus control when considering Dementia. Thought provoking content that highlights the need for further research."
Kayla
"This was a great course - very detailed and in depth for dementia. Great research as well as behavioral input about the behavioral conceptualizations. This was great for defining on the behavioral side of dementia. I learned quite a bit about Dementia but also about working with some of my adults."
Shawna
"I found this behavioural approach to dementia very insightful! I have read several journal articles prior to completing the course and still found I learned a lot! My favourite part was reinterpreting the deficits associated with dementia into behavioural terms!"
About your Instructor
Dr. Zoe Lucock is a behavioral gerontologist dedicated to integrating behavior-analytic services into mainstream older adult care. With a passion for enriching the lives of older adults, she has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.
As Chair of the ABAI Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group, Dr. Lucock has led the development of webinars and resources to expand the field’s reach. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences such as ABAI and EABG, presenting on dementia, learning disabilities and dementia, and ethical issues in behavioral gerontology.
With a Ph.D. in behavioral gerontology and experience founding the UK’s first behavioral gerontology service provision, Dr. Lucock brings a wealth of research and clinical expertise. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy showing excellence in teaching in higher education and has taught students in behavior analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Her passion project, Enrich Behavioral Gerontology, allows her to share this knowledge with others who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
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Get the Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course
$30
- 1.5 CEUs upon completion
- A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course
Buy the bundle
Get 4 courses and save $$!
$120$100
- 6 CEUs upon completion
- Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology course
- A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course
- Managing Common Behavioral Challenges by Adults with Dementia Course
- Case Study: Teaching an 81-Year-Old to Use Subtle Prompts to Increase Showering by His Spouse With Dementia Course
Got questions?
BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs/UKBA(Cert)s who work with other populations e.g., people with ASD or IDD but who are interested in a behavioral approach to working with adults with dementia.
You have 90 days from purchasing the course to complete it. This is a limited hold schedule to ensure you complete it!
Yes! Enrich Behavioral Gerontology is a BACB authorised ACE provider, and this course is worth 1.5 BCBA learning CEUs.
When you have completed the course, you will receive an email with your certificate attached. Remember to enter your BACB ID number when you sign up!
These CEUs are also suitable for renewing your UKSBA membership.
I estimate that the course will take roughly one and a half hours to complete from start to finish including completing the quizzes to test your understanding.
Definitely! You don't need to be certified to want to learn more about ABA with older adults. Many masters degrees in ABA don't have any content about this niche area, so seeking out additional learning beyond the course curriculum is a great way to develop your skills as a behavior analyst.
Absolutely! Our course is available to anyone in the world and we don't think it would be right to restrict access. The content is suitable for Behavior Analysts interested in working with people with dementia no matter where you live and work. I try to use American spellings wherever possible but as a British Behavior Analysts, I do sometimes forget and slip into British English spellings :)
All courses are paid for via PayPal, crediit card (Stripe) or Apple Pay so you have peace of mind that your details are protected.
Please ensure you have taken the Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology Course first as this will provide foundational knowledge that we build upon in this course.