Aging and Health

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CD-01-01	Demonstrate knowledge of effects of aging on normal anatomy and physiology.
CD-01-02	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to recognize the normal aging process such as physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial.
CD-01-03	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and recognize multi-system health issues.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize cognitive dysfunction in the elderly such as:
CD-01-04	agitation / aggression
CD-01-05	anxiety
CD-01-06	confusion
CD-01-07	delirium
CD-01-08	dementia / delusion
CD-01-09	depression
CD-01-10	disorientation
CD-01-11	mental status.
CD-01-12	Demonstrate ability to assess for drug induced cognitive disorder.
	Demonstrate ability to assess for physiological causes for cognitive changes such as:
CD-01-13	urinary tract infection (UTI)
CD-01-14	constipation
CD-01-15	upper respiratory infection (URI).
CD-01-16	Demonstrate ability to intervene and provide emotional support to client and family when required.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in the provision of therapies such as:
CD-01-17	behaviour therapy
CD-01-18	reality therapy
CD-01-19	orientation therapy
CD-01-20	validation therapy
CD-01-21	touch therapy
CD-01-22	music therapy
CD-01-23	aromatherapy
CD-01-24	pet therapy
CD-01-25	recreation therapy
CD-01-26	socialization.
CD-01-27	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to investigate alternative therapies the client may be accessing.