More Dementia Training and Dementia Advocacy Programs
"DEMENTIA CARE MANAGER TRAINING" PROGRAM
Courses take place across the U.S.A.
Program Description
The "Dementia Care Manager Training Program trains those who manage Alzheimer's and Dementia Units includeing policy and procedures.
The "Dementia Care Manager Training" Program also trains on the following topics:
-Introduction to dementia
-Diagnosis Prognosis Treatment
-Communicaton
-Feelings
-Depression
-Repetitive Behaviors
-Paranoia, Hallucinations
-Wandering
-Hoarding
-Aggressive Behaviors
-Catastrophic Reactions
-Pain
-Intimacy, Sexuality
-Personal Care, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
-Nutrition
-Activities
-Environment
-Staff and Family Support
-Diversity and Cultural Competence
-Spiritual Care
-End of Life Issues
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Certification is available to all health care professionals who qualify.
The organization, NCCDP also sponsers "Alzheimer's and Dementia Staff Education Week" and provides free staff in-services available to download during November through March every year. This includes free power point, handouts, and testing.
source:nccdp.org
