ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND
DEMENTIA CARE

Seminar

Participants in this virtual seminar will be qualified to apply to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner. A “train the trainer” version of the course will be available to become a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.

Certification Training

Train the Trainer

Register Now!

Instructors from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Apply for certification after successful completion of the course

This course is NAB approved for 7 hours CEU credit.

Essential instruction on dementia and its care; effective communication and real-world care strategies; empathy and regard for those affected by dementia

Certified Dementia Practioner Certification Training

Process to Become a Certified Dementia Practioner

Becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) helps healthcare professionals build the knowledge and skills needed to deliver thoughtful, high-quality care to individuals living with dementia. The training goes beyond basic awareness, focusing on practical, real-world approaches to supporting patients at every stage of the condition. It covers essential areas such as effective communication strategies, understanding and responding to behavioral changes, and recognizing how dementia progresses over time. Participants also learn how to create more supportive environments, reduce stress for both patients and caregivers, and approach care with greater empathy and confidence. Overall, the program is designed to improve both patient outcomes and the day-to-day experience of those providing care.

Step 1

Complete the 8 hour class

Step 2

Receive a certificate of attendance and an association discount letter.

Step 3

Instructions on how to apply to make sure they receive the discount will be sent.

Step 4

Seminar completion and at least 1 year of geriatric healthcare experience in order to qualify. Application fee is typically $185 but by going through Leading Age OK it drops it down to $90!

Register for
Train the Trainer

Process to Become a Certified Dementia Trainer

As a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT®), you will be certified to present  comprehensive  Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) curriculum to professionals across multiple industries within the geriatric healthcare industry.

Anyone interested in the Train-the-Trainer (CADDCT) program should contact Rebecca Barker at rebecca@nccdp.org to get started. Registration and payment are processed through NCCDP.
 

Members of LeadingAge OK recieve a discounted rate of $2,850 for this training. This all-inclusive price covers the 12-hour seminar, student notebook, certification application fee, trainer’s manual, and PowerPoint materials needed to begin training others. The program also provides 7 CEUs.

To qualify, participants must have at least 5 years of paid experience in geriatric healthcare, a minimum of 3 years of experience presenting to an audience, and a college degree is preferred but not required if other qualifications are met.

If you are interested in this course, you must email Rebecca by April 30th.  Application and payment are due by May 8th to allow for time to ship course materials.