NCCDP Training for Associations

Description

Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners www.nccdp.org

This workshop will provide an understanding of a Dementia diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment for the whole person as it relates to and impacts TR programming, purposeful treatment, modalities, and facilitation techniques will be discussed as an intervention in providing TR services or recommending TR services to caregivers.

Dementia curriculum includes:

•  Overview of dementia, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment

•  Communication, feelings, depression

•  Repetitive behaviors, paranoia hallucinations, wandering, hoarding, aggressive behaviors

•  Catastrophic reactions

•  Intimacy, sexuality

•  ADL’s, nutrition, pain

•  Staff and family support

•  Diversity & cultural competence,

•  Spiritual care, end of life issues

•  Activities

•  Environment

Who should attend?

Anyone who works with persons with dementia in any setting, health care or home care: health care professionals: CNAs, home health aides, activity professionals, recreation therapists, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, administrators, memory or dementia unit managers and supervisors for memory care or dementia care living or community centers. This is the required class for those who are pursuing certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). It is also recommended for those who want to increase their knowledge base.

Seminar Breakdown

7:30am-8:00am Registration

8:00am-10:30am Course Content

10:30am-10:45am Break

10:45-12:00pm Course Content

12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch on your own

12:30pm-3:00pm Course Content

3:00-3:15pm Break

3:15pm-5:00pm Course Content

5:00pm Adjournment & Certificates

Questions?

Please reach out and let us know if you have any questions or need additional information:

Call: (813) 760-6063

Email: Please use the contact form or email me directly at Christine @ PersonCenteredCareEducation.com