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This training path is for staff who work closely with patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.
The curriculum includes Alzheimer's and related dementias, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, daily activities, dementia-related behaviors, communication, medical management, staffing, therapeutic environments, and transitions of care.
Choose this path if your role includes one of the following positions:
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Nurse Aides, Personal Care Assistants, Home Health or Personal Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Social Workers, Activity Directors and Staff, Dietary Staff, Physician Assistants (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists.
Understanding Dementia: A Comprehensive Overview
This course offers foundational insights into dementia, its progression, and addressing care disparities for equitable support.
Compassionate Dementia Care: Building Strong Relationships
This course empowers caregivers with person-centered strategies to provide compassionate, equitable, and effective dementia care.
Empowering Caregivers: Accessing Essential Resources
This course empowers participants to address disparities in dementia care, ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all individuals and families.
Collaborative Dementia Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
This course equips healthcare teams with strategies to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care for individuals with dementia.
Protecting the Rights of Individuals with Dementia
This course addresses legal and ethical challenges in dementia care, ensuring safety, equity, and support for all.
Building a High-Performing Dementia Care Team
This course prepares healthcare leaders to manage dementia care staff effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality care, and a safe environment.