Dementia Care Practitioner

Geared toward health care professionals and frontline staff, the following course will prepare students pursuing Certified Dementia Practitioner® certification. Participants must qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Visit nccdp.org for more details.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Saturday, Nov. 7
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BHLTH-0500-001, $249

Course curriculum includes modules on the following topics: diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, depression, repetitive behavior, paranoia, wandering, catastrophic reactions, intimacy and sex, personal care, pain, nutrition, activities, environment and more.

CEU

This course has been reviewed and approved to provide 7.0 contact hours by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois for health and allied health professionals. Upon completion of the course, participants are required to submit an application and proof pf participation in order to receive certification. 

Instructor

Mary Horstman R.N., M.B.A., CADDCT, is a NCCDP certified trainer. She has 20 years of experience and training in geriatric care, including her work as a geriatric psychiatric nurse, experience in home care and teaching and training others in Alzheimer’s care. Horstman has been a Certified Dementia Practitioner® for more than seven years and earned her Dementia Practitioner Care Trainer Certificate in 2017.

Register Online

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• To participate in online or hybrid classes, you will need access to a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or similar device with a camera and microphone. Classes are delivered via Zoom and/or the Blackboard learning platform.
• To ensure a smooth start, registration for online courses may close up to 48 business hours before the course begins.

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Have questions or need more details about this program? Complete the Continuing Education Interest and Contact Form and a representative will reach out to you.