Conducting a Mental Status Assessment for Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-CONMSAC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the components of a mental status exam.
Identify at least three clinical indicators that may contribute to a change in mental status.

Outline:

Section 1: Performing a Mental Status Assessment

Mental Status Assessment

Completing a Mental Status Assessment

Mental Status Change

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.