Programs for Professionals

The following continuing education programs are offered throughout our service area on a regular basis.

Achievement Certificate in Alzheimer's Care 
This comprehensive 16-hour program provides a foundation for quality dementia care. Program highlights include understanding the experience of dementia; communicating well; creating resident-centered activities; coping with challenging siutations; and enhancing relationships with families. It is designed for nurses, long-term care staff, activity directors, social workers, facility administrators, adult day care staff, care managers, home health aides and staff developers.

Achievement Certificate in Alzheimer's Care   
with Practicum
In addition to the 16-hour program described above, we offer a 16-hour hands-on practicum in a dementia unit where students are able to apply their skills. Total course hours: 32

Caring for People with Advanced Dementia
An 8-hour course that explores the issues related to caring for persons with more advanced dementia.

Care Training
An eight-hour basic training that provides information on Alzheimer's disease, its affect on patients and families, and the challenges that Alzheimer's presents. Professionals who provide care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, both in the home and in facilities, will develop solid caregiving strategies.

Understanding Dementia
A 2-hour dementia orientation. Explores differences between normal and abnormal memory loss. Satisfies DHS requirements for staff dementia training regulations (AB1347). Also excellent for staff orientation in assisted living settings. Train the Trainer option available.

Click here to view current class schedules, or click here to download the class schedule as a PDF file.

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