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This 8-hour class provides health care professionals with fundamental information on Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care. This class is the required seminar for those pursuing Certified Dementia Practitioners certification and who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.  To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.com or just come for the education.

MODULES COVERED:

  • Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Feelings
  • Hallucinations and Paranoia
  • Pain
  • Repetitive Behaviors
  • Aggressive Behaviors
  • Hoarding
  • Wandering
  • Catastrophic Reactions
  • Intimacy and Sexuality
  • Personal Care
  • Nutrition
  • Activities
  • Environment
  • Staff and Family Support
  • Diversity and Cultural Competence
  • Spiritual Care
  • End of Life Care
COST:
$195 without CEU
$220 with CEU

Fee includes participant handout notebook.

Cancellation fee is $75 if notification less than 72 hours before class

8 continuing education (CE) credits Approved through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois

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