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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
Take The Pathway To Become A Certified Dementia Practitioner
This seminar provides a broad overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia to understanding and managing symptoms and behavior. Healthcare providers are eligible to take the path to certification as a CDP® – Certified Dementia Practitioner®.
Sponsored by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
To see if you qualify, please visit www.nccdp.org or www.iccdp.net/
Purpose
The purpose of this seminar is to provide healthcare professionals who care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia specialized training to ensure appropriate, competent, and sensitive care. This program is a must for all healthcare professionals who provide services to residents with dementia.
Target Audience
Administrators
Social Workers
Activity Professionals
Assisted Living Managers
Therapy Managers/Directors
Nurse Managers/Unit Managers
Nurses/Certified Nursing Assistants
Directors/Asst. Directors of Nursing
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists
Any healthcare professional with direct care responsibilities for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with at least 1-year experience in a geriatric care setting, will be one step closer to obtaining CDP credentials.
***No video taping or pictures are allowed during the seminar***
Intended Outcomes/Objectives
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Enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia by educating care providers
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Discuss current, past, and future trends for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
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Foster sensitivity and respect for clients with dementia
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Learn communication techniques to identify needs and facilitate appropriate socialization opportunities
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Reduce client and staff stress while improving the effectiveness of care
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Identify methods for assisting patients with activities of daily living, while maintaining dignity and comfort
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Recognize common causes of aggression, repetitive behaviors, and sundowning
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Learn alternative activity interventions that account for varying levels of abilities
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Discuss environmental design and considerations to maximize comfort and usability of space
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Identify sexuality and intimacy needs and concerns
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Highlight cultural needs and perceptions impacting care needs and client support systems
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Gain an understanding of nutritional needs and strategies
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Recognize caregiver needs and support systems
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Explore end-of-life care needs to provide peaceful transitions for clients, staff, and families
Seminar Content
Introduction to Alzheimer's & Dementia
Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Treatment
Key Features & Approaches
Communication & Feelings
Depression & Repetitive Behaviors
Delusions, Hallucinations, Hoarding & Wandering
Aggressive Behaviors & Catastrophic Reactions
Personal Needs & Approaches
Intimacy & Sexuality
Personal Care
Pain
Nutrition
Environmental Needs & Recommendations
Activities
Environment
Social Support & End-of-Life Considerations
Staff & Family Support
Diversity & Cultural Competence
Spiritual Care & End of Life
CDP Pathway
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Register for the ADDC seminar (payment $195)
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Receive confirmation email including Zoom details for the day of the seminar
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Attend entire course to qualify to apply for CDP status
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Receive course certificate from KC
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Complete CDP application online with NCCDP 30 days post-seminar (including a $160 payment to NCCDP)
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Renew CDP every two years with 10 CEUs
Continuing Education Units
Nursing: CEUs awarded in many states
OT: Meets criteria for Texas CEUs and many other states; meets NBCOT criteria.
ST: Meets ASHA Requirements
(it is the responsibility of the course attendee to confirm as criteria can change).
Seminar Instructor: Kari Johnson, OTR/L, CDP®, CADDCT®, CMDCP®, CMDCPT™, BCPA
Kari is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner®, Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainer®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer™, and a Board Certified Patient Advocate with over 25 years of healthcare experience. She began her career as a CNA, practiced as a Social Worker in the United Kingdom, and has been an Occupational Therapist for 14 years.
Kari uniquely weaves her personal experiences, in addition to her professional experiences, into the content that will be presented. The course review comments consistently mention her teaching style, interesting professional and personal case examples, and the immediate applicability to the real-life situations attendees face in their own roles.
Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Case examples, tips, areas of research, and interactive discussions are encouraged in this seminar.
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar
Seminar Provided Live via Zoom
Available Discounts
Karing Consulting 2 Course Discount: $40 discount off the Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar fee or Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar fee when both courses are completed with Karing Consulting. Email for further details, including the ICCDP association CMDCP® application discount (for those who are already CDPs) and the Karing Consulting Discount Code!
Referral Discount: Refer someone to attend a seminar provided by Karing Consulting, and your course fee will be reduced by $25. You may refer up to 7 people, and the discount also applies retroactively to those you refer who take a future course.