Geriatric and Special Needs Patient Care
Geriatric and Special Needs Patient Care in the Dental Office 4 Credits
Service Description
Geriatric and Special Needs Patient Care in the Dental Office Format: Live Virtual or Self-Study Continuing Education Credits: 4 Course Description This evidence-based continuing education course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive review of the principles and best practices for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered oral healthcare to geriatric patients and individuals with special healthcare needs. Participants will examine the physiologic changes associated with aging, common chronic medical conditions, polypharmacy, and the impact these factors have on oral health, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making. The course explores the oral healthcare needs of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, stroke, and other physical, cognitive, and medically complex conditions. Emphasis is placed on recognizing barriers to care, improving communication with patients and caregivers, and implementing appropriate clinical modifications that promote safety, accessibility, comfort, and quality of care. Participants will review evidence-based strategies for comprehensive medical risk assessment, oral disease prevention, infection prevention and control, behavioral guidance techniques, treatment modifications, interprofessional collaboration, and caregiver education. Ethical and legal considerations, informed consent, patient autonomy, documentation, and accessibility are also discussed to support patient-centered care and compliance with current professional standards. Through evidence-based instruction, case studies, and practical clinical applications, participants will strengthen their ability to develop individualized treatment plans that improve oral health outcomes, enhance patient safety, and support the overall health and quality of life of older adults and individuals with special healthcare needs. Educational Methods: Lecture, evidence-based review of current literature and professional guidelines, case-based learning, and participant self-assessment. Intended Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and other members of the dental team. Speaker: Nikki Chapman RDH Continuing Education Credits: 4
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1. Tuition & Payment Policy The Institute for Allied Professionals offer flexible tuition arrangements to support accessibility for all students. While tuition rates vary by program, all students are required to comply with the following guidelines: Payment Plans Available Students may choose to pay their remaining tuition balance through one of the approved payment schedules: Weekly payments Bi-weekly payments Monthly payments This flexibility allows students to manage their financial obligations according to their individual needs. Once a payment plan is selected, the student must remain consistent with that plan throughout the duration of the course unless the school approves a change. Payment Responsibility Students are fully responsible for ensuring payments are made on time. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their payment dates, communicate any issues in advance, and ensure that tuition obligations are met promptly. Failure to Pay If a student fails to submit any tuition payments within 30 days, the following policies apply: The student will be removed from the course. The student will lose access to all Zoom classes, materials, instructors, and resources. The student will become ineligible for any internship, certification, or completion acknowledgment. The school will consider the student withdrawn from the program. Students who are removed due to nonpayment must re-enroll as a new student if they wish to return, including completing a new enrollment agreement and submitting a new payment plan or deposit, when applicable. Payment Flexibility While we aim to support students and understand that unexpected financial challenges may arise, it is essential that students reach out to the school before missing a payment. Communication allows us to help create reasonable arrangements when possible. However: Students must understand that no refunds are provided once tuition payments have been made. Extensions or grace periods are not guaranteed and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to support each student while maintaining the integrity of the educational program. 2. Refund Policy Refunds are offered in accordance with state guidelines and school policy. Although specific refund amounts and percentages are not listed here, the general structure is as follows: General Refund Rules Refunds apply only during the designated pre-course refund period. Once the course begins, no refunds
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New Jersey, USA