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"Don't just meet the minimum state regulations regarding dementia education...exceed them!"
“Someday there will be a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Until that day, continue with your dementia education. They deserve your best!” Sandra Stimson NCCDP Executive Director
National Council of Certified Dementia
Practitioners, LLC
Certified Dementia Care Manager® (CDCM®)
Seminar
This is a two part seminar (Part 1 & Part 2)
The CDCM class is recommended for managers and supervisors who provide direct supervision over an Alzheimer's & dementia unit's day to day operations. To qualify for the CDCM and Train the Trainer class you must have a 4 year degree OR are an RN/LPN/LVN. You must have a license or certification in a health care profession, you must have presented an in-service or a seminar (not necessarily one you created but one you presented) and you must have number of years experience working in a health care setting. For the CDCM portion of the application, you must have at minimum one year over seeing a dementia unit / Alzheimer's Unit or Special Care Unit. This seminar is for Dementia Unit Managers working in Assisted Living, Nursing Homes or similar settings that have locked units.
Part 1 is the Train the Trainer class and is taught live. Part 2 is a 3 hour conference call that will take place within 7 days of the Train the Trainer class. We will make every effort to conduct the conference call at a time that is convenient to the student during normal work hours, EST.
Upon completion of the two day seminar, the student will be an NCCDP Alzheimer's and dementia Certified Trainer, Certified as a Certified Dementia Practitioner® CDP® and Certified Dementia Care Manager CDCM.
Dates and Locations are listed on the Train the Trainer registration forms: Students must take both the Train the Trainer seminar and the CDCM seminar.
Each student will receive for the Train the Trainer seminar which is part 1: Master hand out notebook, overhead copy (note format), power point on jump drive, DVD on Sexuality, text books, pre test and post test for employees, marketing information, CEU information, sample brochure, sample sign in sheet, sample certificate.
1st Day Part 1: 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Train the Trainer is taught live by NCCDP Corporate staff.
Students will review the following modules:
Introduction to dementia, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, Communication, Feelings, Depression, Repetitive Behaviors, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, Hoarding, Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy, Sexuality, Personal Care, Pain, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Nutrition, Activities, Environment, Staff and Family Support, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Spiritual Care and End of Life Issues.
Evening Portion of the Train the Trainer Seminar. Students will be provided with a sample brochure, sample sign in sheet, sample certificate, marketing tips, presentation tips, CEU information, where to obtain databases.
Part 2: CDCM seminar: 3 Hour Conference Call that will be arranged within 7 days of the Train the Trainer class. Conducted during business hours, EST. Students will be provided with CDCM Manual -Alzheimer's and dementia Unit policy and procedures manual which includes but not limited to; review of key aspects of the dementia units, dementia unit best practices, recommendations for dementia unit manager job descriptions, wandering committee guidelines, etc.
Once you send in your paper work, you will receive a confirmation packet with two home work assignments which is a sample brochure and sample certificate to bring to class. Additionally you will receive a license agreement and a instructor agreement that will require a notary to sign as well as your signature. If you have any questions regarding the agreements, please contact the NCCDP office.
The Alzheimer's dementia policy and procedure manual / CDCM manual may not be copied or distributed in any format. The power point may not be copied or distributed in any format. The over head notes may not be copied nor distributed in any format. As a Trainer, you will be required to provide all students a copy of the Hand Out Notebook.
 SEMINAR
DATES
"Golden Living Press Release CDCM®"
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