Assisted Living
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Can Do! Dementia Care Certification
Master person-centered care for dementia with 10 modules offering tools, activities, and collaborative strategies for caregivers.
About this course
Functional person-centered strategies for working with clients living with dementia
This course offers
a functional approach to providing person-centered care for people living with
dementia. Each of the 10 modules include
a lecture, handouts, and meaningful activity ideas that provide the essential
tools needed for care partners working with individuals who have cognitive
impairment. Participants will leave this
course with blueprints for purposeful activities for all levels of cognitive
impairment that will increase elder engagement throughout the day. You’ll learn tips for working collaboratively
and for enhancing the elder care environment to support functioning.
What you will learn
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify useful communication tools to use with individuals living with dementia to improve care delivery and quality of life.
Recognize strategies for understanding, preventing, and managing walking about and sun downing.
Discuss a problem-solving approach for preventing a variety of responsive behaviors that will improve quality of life and minimize staff stress.
Identify memory support strategies that really work to reduce anxiety and improve communication functioning.
Recognize the key design guidelines for creating a supportive communication environment.
Course overview
Dementia Certification Online - An Overview
Our dementia certification online course equips healthcare professionals with the ability to learn thoroughly about dementia care. Participants will gain practical tools, including strategies to manage behavior, techniques to communicate, and tips to support memory. The course equips learners with methods to create a supportive care environment by reducing anxiety and improving quality of life. By the end of the course, participants will have blueprints for purposeful activities designed for cognitive impairment.
Benefits of the course
Enrolling in our dementia training course offers key benefits for healthcare professionals and caregivers:
Enhanced communication skills
Learn effective tools to improve communication with individuals living with dementia and provide better quality of life.
Behavior management techniques
Gain strategies to prevent and manage challenging behaviors like wandering and sundowning.
Person-centered care approach
Know how to implement a problem-solving approach to responsive behaviors. This will improve the overall care experience.
Memory support strategies
Discover practical techniques to support memory function. Learn to reduce anxiety and improve communication for dementia patients.
Supportive environment design
Learn important design guidelines and create a communication-friendly environment to promote higher engagement.
Course offerings
Explore our primary course modules:
Understanding dementia
How to create a dementia friendly environment
Simple strategies to improve elder independence
Common challenges related to dementia
Resolving sundowning and walking about
Stop repetitive questioning and improve meal time
Creating activities for later stage dementia
Working together as a team
Stress reduction and self care strategies
Who must enroll in this course?
Our dementia certification online course is vital for anyone taking care of individuals with dementia:
Nurses, home health aids, and caregivers
Staff members in long-term care, assisted living, or memory care facilities
Professionals looking to enhance skills in managing dementia-related behaviors
Family caregivers looking for practical strategies to support loved ones with dementia
Anyone wanting to create an engaging and supportive care environment for individuals with cognitive impairment.
Accreditations and certifications
Our dementia certification course meets high standards of care and is recognized by national and state healthcare boards. This ensures the training is widely accepted across various healthcare settings and supports compliance with industry best practices.
How does the training work?
Our dementia training is comprehensive and flexible. Here are our key steps:
Registration
Sign up through our online platform and gain immediate access to all learning materials.
Module completion
Learn self-paced courses that include handouts, lectures, and practical activities. This enhances dementia care knowledge.
Interactive assessments
Take quizzes and assessments to reinforce understanding. This will help retain key concepts.
Certification
After learning the modules and passing the course, get an accredited certification. This helps validate your expertise in dementia care.
Continue access to course materials
Gain access to course materials anytime and stay informed on the latest dementia care practices.