Course Description

1 Hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias CE – Illinois Nursing

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
✅ Provider Number: 236.000249
✅ Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Stay compliant with Illinois nursing renewal requirements with this 1-hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias continuing education course. You’ll learn practical, patient-centered strategies for supporting individuals with cognitive decline, improving communication, managing behavioral symptoms, and helping families navigate care decisions. Finish on your schedule, log in and out anytime without losing progress, and get your certificate instantly upon completion.

✅ This course fulfills the Illinois Nursing requirement: Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour).
If Illinois nursing CE reporting is not required, you’ll simply keep your certificate for your records (and it will also be emailed to you) for renewal attestation and possible audit purposes.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Nurses providing direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, and assisted living

✅ Especially important for nurses who provide healthcare services with direct patient interaction with adults age 26+, where the Alzheimer’s/dementia training requirement may apply.

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

✅ Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
✅ RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
✅ APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (with additional pharmacology-related requirements that may apply).

✅ Required Topic Hours (Included Within Your Total CE — Not Extra Hours)
Illinois requires certain topics to be included within your normal CE total. This course satisfies:

✅ Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour)

✅ Certificate recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If provider reporting is not required for Illinois nursing CE, you should save your certificate for your records in case of audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and renewal cycle ✅
Step 2: Verify your total CE hours needed for this renewal period ✅
Step 3: Complete required-topic CE, including Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour) ✅
Step 4: Complete remaining CE hours with nursing-relevant electives as needed ✅
Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime) ✅
Step 6: Download your certificate instantly (also emailed) and store it with your renewal records ✅
Step 7: Renew your license and attest completion as required; keep certificates available for audit ✅

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What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (1 Hour)

Module A: Introduction to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
✅ Overview of dementia types, with Alzheimer’s as the most common form, including risk factors, causes, and prevalence in aging populations.

Module B: Stages of Alzheimer’s and Progression of Symptoms
✅ How Alzheimer’s progresses from mild cognitive impairment to advanced stages, including cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and daily functioning challenges.

Module C: Effective Communication Techniques for Dementia Patients
✅ Practical verbal and non-verbal strategies to reduce frustration, improve understanding, and support positive patient interactions.

Module D: Managing Behavioral Changes and Agitation
✅ Evidence-based approaches for agitation, aggression, wandering, and anxiety, including therapeutic interventions and environmental modifications.

Module E: Best Practices for Family Education and Support
✅ Caregiver education, coping strategies, burnout prevention, and resources to support families throughout the care journey.

Module F: Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care
✅ Patient rights, decision-making capacity, advance directives, and ethical challenges in end-of-life care and dementia management.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Approved provider for Illinois nursing continuing education (IDFPR)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ Instant certificate upon completion (download + email)
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted continuing education provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770
✅ Built for busy nurses (mobile-friendly and easy to finish quickly)

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
Yes. ✅ This course is offered by an IDFPR-approved provider (Provider Number: 236.000249).

Does this fulfill the Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour) requirement?
Yes. ✅ This course is designed to satisfy the Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour) required topic for Illinois nursing renewal when applicable.

Who is required to take the Alzheimer’s/Dementia training in Illinois?
Many Illinois healthcare professionals who provide services with direct patient interaction with adults age 26+ may need this topic for renewal compliance.

How long is the course?
It is a 1-hour course (60 minutes).

Is the course fully online and self-paced?
Yes. You can complete it 100% online on your schedule.

Can I log in and out without losing my progress?
Yes. ✅ Your progress is saved so you can stop and return anytime.

When will I get my certificate?
Immediately after completion. ✅ You can download it right away and it will also be emailed to you.

Do you report my hours to Illinois for nursing CE?
Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled via certificate retention and renewal attestation. If reporting is not required, you simply keep your certificate for your records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
No. ✅ The price is $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

What if I need help while taking the course?
Call or text 1-800-698-2770 ✅ and we’ll help you.

Is there a refund policy?
Yes. ✅ You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 1 Credit Hour.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.