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Communication

Supporting Residents with Speech and Language Changes

Care for residents with aphasia and dysarthria: understand aphasia as a loss of language (not intelligence), communicate patiently with simple language and tools, read and report unspoken needs, recognize a sudden speech change as a possible stroke, and protect dignity and connection.

1h1 Online CE hourintermediateCAL ACE Faculty

Overview

Care for residents with aphasia and dysarthria: understand aphasia as a loss of language (not intelligence), communicate patiently with simple language and tools, read and report unspoken needs, recognize a sudden speech change as a possible stroke, and protect dignity and connection.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn

A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.

1h
3 modules
12 lessons
1 Online CE hour

Skills & knowledge gained

  • Understand aphasia and dysarthria, and that they do not mean lost intelligence
  • Communicate effectively with residents who have aphasia or dysarthria
  • Tell aphasia and dysarthria apart from hearing loss and confusion
  • Respond calmly to communication frustration, and read and report unspoken needs
  • Recognize a sudden new speech change as a possible stroke and report it immediately

Your learning path

  1. Understanding Aphasia & Communication Disorders

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  2. What the CNA Sees and Does

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  3. Action, Judgment, and Application

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  4. Certificate of completion

    Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.

Module breakdown

Module 1

Understanding Aphasia & Communication Disorders

  • Introduction
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Statistics
  • Fundamentals

Module 2

What the CNA Sees and Does

  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Medications & Treatment
  • Prevention

Module 3

Action, Judgment, and Application

  • When to Call Emergency or Doctor
  • CNA's Role in Care
  • Brief Case Study
  • Conclusion

Course outline

Module 1: Understanding Aphasia & Communication Disorders

  1. 1. Introduction5 min
  2. 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
  3. 3. Statistics5 min
  4. 4. Fundamentals5 min

Module 2: What the CNA Sees and Does

  1. 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
  2. 2. Causes5 min
  3. 3. Medications & Treatment5 min
  4. 4. Prevention5 min

Module 3: Action, Judgment, and Application

  1. 1. When to Call Emergency or Doctor5 min
  2. 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
  3. 3. Brief Case Study5 min
  4. 4. Conclusion5 min

Provider & completion requirements

Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy

CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763

To earn your certificate

  • Sign in with your learner account
  • Complete interactive lesson content (50 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
  • Pass the final course exam
  • Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued

Support: support@cna.school

$3.75

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