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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
The Pathway To Become A Certified Dementia Practitioner® or Certified Dementia Volunteer™
***NOW BOOKING IN-PERSON AND ONLINE GROUP AND CORPORATE SEMINARS***
This seminar provides a broad overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia in relation to understanding and managing symptoms and behavior. Healthcare providers and volunteers may take this course as a first step on the path to certification as a
Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP®) or Certified Dementia Volunteer™(CDV™)
Sponsored by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners®
To see if you qualify, please visit www.nccdp.org.
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. After starting her career as a CNA, Kari worked as a Social Worker in the United Kingdom and has been an Occupational Therapist for 14 years. She has experience in acute, long-term, community, and personal care, including caring for a parent with dementia, which enhances her ability to connect with patients, families, and professionals. Her diverse work and international contacts give her a unique perspective on patient care and professional needs.
Kari is well-known for her engaging delivery of the ADDC seminar content, which is consistently mentioned in our course surveys. Using case examples, interactive inquiry, and open dialogue with attendees, she makes the sessions interesting and comprehensive while adding a touch of humor. Kari deeply understands interdisciplinary teams' challenges, goals, and potential and provides relatable knowledge that can be applied directly.
Target Audience CDP
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 and who have at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting will be one step closer to obtaining CDP® credentials
if all requirements are met.
Visit www.nccdp.org/tracks.htm
Purpose
The purpose of this
seminar is to provide health care
professionals and volunteers who care for and interact with residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia specialized training to ensure appropriate, competent, and sensitive care. This program is a must for all healthcare facilities that provide services to clients with dementia.
Volunteers
Volunteers are special beyond measure. As an individual, be recognized for all you do while demonstrating your dedication to serve. As an organization, show your volunteers how valuable and important they are by providing this opportunity to become a CDV™.
Minimum of 1- year completed with at least 55 hours per year, and currently an active volunteer with clients diagnosed with dementia.
Visit nccdp.org/cdv.htm
Intended Outcomes/Objectives
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Enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia through 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 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 client, staff, and families
Benefits For Your Organization
Dementia is the number one diagnosis in older persons. Your organization is more valuable with this credential than without! EVERY STATE NOW requires Dementia education and some states even REQUIRE dementia certification.
CLIENTS AND FAMILIES are now SEEKING Certified Dementia Practitioners and Volunteers to provide competent, high quality care! The NCCDP credentials impact your marketing strategies and improve business appeal, while also aiding in avoiding incidents that trigger state and CMS visits and inquiries.
There are many other benefits to certification, including:
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Leadership: NCCDP commitment to provide up to date regulatory, best practices, and industry information
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Complimentary staff in-service downloads for NCCDP Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education Week Feb 14th to 21st
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Networking opportunities through NCCDP Blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. You are part of a world wide network of thousands of NCCDP certified members
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Membership discounts for several certifications such as ICCDP CMDCP Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional with www.iccdp.net
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Membership discounts to trade publications and products
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National award recognition for CNA and CDP of the year
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
Corporate CDP/CSV Pathway
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Register for ADDC Seminar (see below)
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Attendees complete entire course to qualify to apply for CDP/CDV status
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Attendees complete course evaluation
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Receive course certificate from KC
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Complete CDP/CDV applications online on NCCDP website within 30 days following seminar
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Renew CDP/CDV every two years with 10 CEUs
-CEUs provided for nursing in many states
-Meets criteria for NBCOT PDUs and OT Texas CEUs (it is the responsibility of course attendee to confirm this)
***No video taping or pictures are allowed during the seminar***
Why choose Karing Consulting?
Participants will better understand their role and others' in dementia care through an interdisciplinary view of the material covered. Our attendees can "see" how another discipline views and addresses needs through interactive dialogue, ensuring clients experience more comprehensive care.
In our seminars, dementia care is viewed through a biopsychosocial lens to ensure all areas are explored. Biologically, we explore the brain, the changes it goes through, and the relation to deficits in memory, judgment, visual perceptual and spatial deficits, sensory and physical needs and function, and their impact on quality of life and safety. The type of dementia a client has and what part of their brain is impacted is invaluable to know.
We also identify our clients' often dominant negative emotions and techniques to facilitate more positive experiences. One point that is emphasized throughout the seminar is that "challenging behavior" should be seen as a clue that there is an unmet need.
Lastly, we discuss the impact of environmental and social context on client behavior and outcomes. Whose needs do modern decorating and established routines meet? What is good for us may not be good for the person with dementia. The environment requires just as much assessment as the person with dementia.
In summary, choose Karing Consulting for a comprehensive experience with interesting examples and thorough content mixed with humor. A team that takes our course together is a team that will function better together! Who wins? The people on both ends of service delivery!
Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Facility Registration Process
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Submit an inquiry via CONTACT US link or email info@karingconsulting.com
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Correspondence to determine seminar format, options, dates (full information pack provided)
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1-day vs 2-day course format
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Online vs In person
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Full-week, all-facility education
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CDP application fee Corporate Discount process (10 or more employees required) (paid to NCCDP)
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Per person fee vs flat rate fee seminar cost paid to Karing Consulting
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Options for ongoing education for new hires
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Follow-up available to discuss research, complex cases, and program development
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Receive an official quote from Karing Consulting
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Sign contract
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Order course manuals (responsibility determined during correspondence and listed in contract).
Group Registration Process
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Gather some colleagues and friends interested in taking this seminar (no need to work at the same facility)
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Online vs In person (3 or more for online format, 10 or more for in-person format)
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Find a location for the seminar if in person: a home, conference room, therapy gym
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Submit an inquiry via CONTACT US link or email info@karingconsulting.com
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Correspondence to determine seminar format, options, dates, and location
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1-day/2-day/3-day course (dates and times that work best for you)
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Follow-up available to discuss research, complex cases, and program development
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Available Discounts