Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

This 8-hour class provides healthcare 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 those who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.  To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.com.

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
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COST
$225 Professional
$75 Volunteer

 

Fee includes participant handout notebook.

Cancellation fee: $75

If you are absent without notice the day of the event you will not receive a refund or credit.

Approved through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois

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  • Marriage and Family Counselor
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  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Occupational Therapist/COTA
  • Physical Therapist/PTA
  • Physician (separate approval)
  • Psychologist
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  • Social Worker

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