Join those who have completed the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia training and the CDP® certification process. This certification is open to all healthcare professionals, front-line staff, and clergy who work in healthcare settings. NCCDP recommends that at minimum there should be one staff member per shift who is a Certified Dementia Practitioner®

What the Certification Represents

The CDP certification represents a commitment to excellence in dementia care. It signifies that a professional has undergone extensive education in the field and is dedicated to ongoing professional development through NCCDP’s educational opportunities and re-certification every two years.

Benefits of CDP Certification

• Enhanced Skills: The training equips caregivers with advanced skills to provide better care.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: Certified practitioners can improve the quality of life for dementia patients by adopting person-centered care approaches.
• Career Advancement: The certification adds value to the caregiver’s professional credentials.

Shift from Caregiver-Centered to Person-Centered Care

Historically, dementia care focused more on the needs of the caregiver rather than the patient. Today, the approach has shifted to engage elders in their current reality to prevent agitation and confusion. This person-centered approach involves caregivers joining residents in their perceived reality. This reduces challenging behaviors and enhances the caregiving experience.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

• To deliver essential instruction on dementia and its care.
• To enhance the quality of life of dementia patients through educating care providers.
• To cultivate empathy and regard for clients affected by dementia.
• To teach effective communication strategies.
• To offer sensitive methods for aiding patients in daily activities.
• Participants will acquire knowledge about dementia.
• Recognize typical triggers for hostile, sundowning, and repeated behaviors in elderly individuals.
• Explain behavioral and care strategies that can be employed to prevent, diminish, or eliminate difficult care situations.
• Describe challenges related to caregiver stress and utilize stress reduction techniques.
• Learn alternative activity interventions that are success-oriented and failure-free.
• Receive a certificate of attendance at the seminar