Understand Dementia Medications

Explore the most common drug categories used in dementia care, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, cognitive enhancers, and sleep aids. Learn their purposes, potential benefits, and the serious risks—such as falls, confusion, and black-box warnings—that administrators must monitor.

Safety, Consent & Title 22 Compliance

Gain practical strategies to ensure medications are used appropriately and legally. We’ll cover the 7 Rights of Medication Administration, safe PRN oversight, informed consent requirements, and the vital role of the DPOA in protecting resident rights.

Strengthen Oversight & Reduce Risk

Discover how to build effective monitoring systems, track side effects, and conduct medication audits that prevent errors and citations. Learn how to involve staff and families in transparent communication to create a culture of safety and person-centered care.

About the course

Take Control of Medication Management in Dementia Care As an RCFE Administrator, you carry the responsibility of keeping residents safe while ensuring your community stays compliant with California Title 22. One of the biggest challenges you face is overseeing medication use in residents with dementia—where the line between helpful treatment and unnecessary risk can be difficult to navigate. Families may pressure staff for medications, physicians may prescribe off-label, and staff may struggle with monitoring or documenting side effects consistently. Medications in Dementia Care: Safety, Consent & Oversight is a focused 2-hour CEU course designed specifically for RCFE administrators. Taught with real-world experience and grounded in the latest research and Title 22 regulations, this course gives you the tools to: Understand the major classes of medications used in dementia care and their risks and benefits. Ensure proper informed consent, including when to involve a resident’s DPOA. Apply the 7 Rights of Medication Administration and ensure safe, appropriate PRN use. Build monitoring and audit systems that prevent errors, reduce polypharmacy, and protect resident rights. At SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting, we understand the pressures administrators face. That’s why this course is practical, engaging, and built around person-centered, non-pharmacologic care—helping you minimize risks, prevent citations, and lead with confidence. 👉 Enroll today to strengthen your compliance, support your staff, and ensure the safest possible care for residents living with dementia.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, FNP

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living.   As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management.  Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 17 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction: Title 22 and Medication Assistance

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      Welcome and Introduction

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      Title 22 and Medication Assistance

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      QUIZ 1

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      Medications in Dementia Course Study Guide

  2. 2

    Medication Management and Classifications in Dementia Care

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      Medication Principles, Regulations and Best Practicies in Dementia Care

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      QUIZ 2

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      PRN Medications in Dementia Care

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      QUIZ 3

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      Medication Categories, Purposes & Risks, including Psychotropics

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      Quiz 4

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    Medication Monitoring and Compliance

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      Documentation, Monitoring, and Family Involvement

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      QUIZ 5

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      Compliance in Action: Medication Case Reviews in Dementia Care & Best Practices

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      QUIZ 6

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    Course Wrap Up

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Course Evaluation

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      Medications in Dementia Care: Final Exam

Ready to Get Started?

Ensure your team is confident, compliant, and prepared to support residents safely. Enroll in Medications in Dementia Care: Safety, Consent & Oversight today and earn 2 CEUs while strengthening your leadership skills.

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