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ForwardDementia, Create a Positive Wave of Change for our Patients - August 25, 2026 PM
Dementia, Create a Positive Wave of Change for our Patients - August 25, 2026 PM
Course Contact - Dawn Hippensteel
Target Audience
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
PCT/Nurse Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Social Worker(s)
Other: Anyone supporting a person living with dementia
Learning Objectives
- Describe at least two brain changes associated with dementia.
- Identify two evidence-based techniques to share with colleagues on their unit.
- Demonstrate the Positive Physical Approach® introduction.
- Demonstrate the Hand-Under-Hand® technique.
- Apply the Hand-Under-Hand® technique in practice by assisting a peer with a functional task, such as walking or eating.
- Complete a post-session survey and outline a plan for sharing newly acquired knowledge with colleagues.
Dawn Hippensteel MS, RN, GCNS-BC, CDP
Maryalyce McCormick, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, ONC, CNRN, SCRN
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.0 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 2.00 Attendance