NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONERS
WHATDementia certification courses, seminars and training for health care professionals and others who work with people with dementia.
WHYTo educate others on dementia and dementia care, teach effective communication techniques and improve the quality of life of those with dementia.
WHERENational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
New Jersey, NY, USA.
New Jersey, NY, USA.
Program Description
“National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners developed Dementia specific curriculums designed specifically for each industry such as Health Care, First Responder and Correctional Staff.”
“A healthcare professional and supporting industry staff, is one who works in the following professions, Educators, Trainers, Public Speakers, Pharmacist, Physician, Nursing, Social Services, Administrator, Occupational Therapist,, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapist, Therapeutic Recreation, Activities, Personal Care Aid, Geriatric Home Care Aides, and Home Care Professional, Companion Care, Nursing Assistant, Personnel Care Assistant, Geriatric Assistant, Hospice Aide, Executive Directors, MedTech, Home Health Aide, Clergy, Dietitian, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, Massage Therapist, Guardianship, Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Aroma Therapist, Eldercare Attorney, Front Line Staff, Consultants, Senior Care Advisors, In-service, Trade school instructors and Educators at universities, Management companies staff, Association Staff, Government employees working in Ombudsman office, Office on Aging and State surveyors and inspectors, etc.”
-nccdp.org
Certification and training is available for Dementia Practitioner, Dementia Care Manager, First Responder Dementia Trainer, Correctional Personnel Dementia Trainer, Dementia Support Group Facilitator, and more.
Dementia care certifications are open to healthcare professionals, front line staff, educators, association staff, government agency staff, First Responders and Correctional Personnel, ancillary staff, mobile companies, senior advisor companies, clergy and elder care attorneys, and others who support the health care industry and who qualify.
Training and seminars aim to:
- Provide fundamental education on dementia and dementia care
- Enhance the quality of life of dementia patients through education care providers
- Foster sensitivity and respect for the dementia client
- Teach communication techniques
- Provide sensitive approaches for assisting patients with activities of daily living.
source: nccdp.org
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