Act4Health: Early Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) (Dementia)Training (Online)

A Message to Nursing Home Operators: Protect Your Residents with Early MCI Detection

As a nursing home operator, you know that cognitive decline can progress silently—often undetected until it becomes severe. This MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) Screening Training equips your team with validated tools to catch memory issues early, enabling timely intervention and better resident outcomes.

Why MCI Screening is Critical for Your Facility:

1. Essential Pre-Admission Assessment Tool
Screen prospective residents for cognitive impairment before admission to:

• Establish baseline cognitive status from day one
• Determine appropriate care level and staffing needs
• Set realistic expectations with families about care requirements
• Avoid placement mismatches that lead to early transfers
• Document cognitive health for regulatory and liability protection

2. Annual Cognitive Health Check-Ups
Once trained, your staff can conduct yearly MCI screenings to monitor cognitive changes over time. Offer this as:

• Standard care protocol: Include annual cognitive screening as part of your comprehensive care package
• Premium service: Offer detailed cognitive assessments as an optional add-on for families who want proactive monitoring
• Revenue opportunity: Charge for annual cognitive health check-ups while demonstrating your commitment to early detection

3. Reduce Behavioral Incidents & Emergency Transfers
Early MCI detection allows you to implement cognitive support strategies before behaviors escalate, reducing crisis situations and costly hospital transfers.

4. Differentiate Your Facility in a Competitive Market
Families are increasingly educated about dementia. Offering evidence-based MCI screening positions your facility as a leader in proactive cognitive care—not just reactive management.

5. Support Better Care Planning
Knowing a resident's cognitive status helps your team:

• Tailor activities and engagement programs
• Adjust communication approaches
• Implement safety measures appropriate to cognitive level
• Refer to specialists when needed

6. Self-Paced
100% online. Your team learns at their own pace over 30 days—no need to disrupt operations or arrange offsite training.

Ready to Implement Evidence-Based MCI Screening?

Enroll your team today and gain the tools to detect cognitive decline early—protecting your residents and your facility's reputation.

✅ 30 Days Online Access
✅ University Malaya Certified
✅ Use for Admissions & Annual Assessments

Limited spots available. Secure your team's training now.

Course Overview

In our ageing society, identifying Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) early is increasingly important. MCI represents the stage between normal ageing and more serious cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Training in early detection enables healthcare and care professionals to take timely action, provide better quality care, reduce long-term healthcare costs, and support individuals to age well in their communities.

By investing in MCI detection training, professionals can make a meaningful impact on patient well-being while strengthening healthcare efficiency and their own professional development.

Learn From the Expert

🧠 Dr. Roshaslina Rosli – Programme Director of ACT4Health and an expert in dementia screening research. Learn from her doctoral work at the University of Malaya and her contributions to global health initiatives.

Why ACT4Health?

ACT4Health is a specialized University of Malaya spin-off focused on evidence-based healthy ageing. Founded by researchers, the organization provides tailored health assessments, clinical care, and therapeutic services for older adults in Malaysia.

ACT4Health's approach emphasizes the prevention, early detection, and management of age-related conditions through comprehensive physical, mental, and functional screenings—ensuring that the training you receive is grounded in real-world clinical expertise and research.

Target Audience

This training is suitable for professionals, researchers, and caregivers who work closely with older adults living in the community.

Senior Care & Community Providers

• Nursing home operators
• Care managers
• Nurse managers
• Home nursing operators
• Home caregivers

Healthcare & Allied Health Professionals

• Medical practitioners (Geriatricians, Family Physicians, General Practitioners)
• Nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Social workers
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the differences between normal ageing, MCI, and dementia
• Understand their important role in the early detection of MCI
• Understand the concept and purpose of screening tools for MCI
• Provide appropriate education for prevention and lifestyle improvement
• Administer the memory screening tool (VCAT)
• Perform accurate scoring and interpretation
• Refer patients appropriately based on screening results

Course Modules

Topic 1: Your Role in the Early Detection of MCI
Topic 2: Introduction to Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Topic 3: Screening Tools for MCI
Topic 4: Screening Tool Administration & Scoring
Topic 5: Interpretation, Suggestions & Referral
Topic 6: Competency Assessment

Course Details

• Medium: English
• Platform: Google Classroom
• Format: 100% online, self-paced

How the Online Class Works

• 30 days free access to the online course materials
• 1 month support via Google Classroom to ask questions and interact with the trainer
• Assessment must be submitted within 7 days after course completion
• Results released within 5 working days
• E-Certificate awarded upon successful completion

Benefits of Attending

• Build confidence in early cognitive screening
• Improve care quality and early intervention outcomes
• Support ageing-in-place initiatives
• Enhance professional skills and career development
• Establish baseline cognitive assessments for new admissions
• Create new revenue opportunities through cognitive health services