Why Become a Certified Dementia Practitioner ?
The National Plan to address Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of Dementia care, which went into effect in 2012, seeks to address the issue of National Standards of Care. The Program offered, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, approved by the National Counsel of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), provides ongoing Dementia education which incorporates new advances, cultural change, and innovative ideas, to all Professionals working in this related field of care. The objective of this Program is to ensure Professionals receive the best training possible, in order to promote standards of excellence in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease care. Upon completion of the one day seminar participants may then apply to the NCCDP for credentialing as a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Additionally, A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is of benefit to the health care community as these are health care professionals who have taken the added steps in learning and understanding the needs of those living with Dementia and the challenges that often accompany this diagnosis. It is a benefit to the health care community to hire health care professionals who have this certification. CDP credentials assist the employer in evaluating potential new hires, evaluate job performance and motivate other employees to seek CDP certification.
Relevance to Better Care:
Enhanced understanding of the myriad of symptoms which may present in Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of Dementia.
A better understanding of possible triggers for Responsive Behaviors, including but not limited to, Aggression, Depression, Repetition, Wandering.
Increased applied knowledge for suggested caregiver coping strategies, with a forward goal of improved quality of life for those diagnosed and their caregivers.
Strengthened ability to communicate issues and needs to members of the Interdisciplinary Team, and set success oriented goals.
Applied methodology for enriching the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other types Dementia, including their families and caregivers, through techniques applying Dignity, Compassion, Understanding, and Respect.
View our Seminar schedule under the Classes tab on this website. All are welcome to attend. To see if you qualify for credentialing as a Certified Dementia Practitioner visit www.nccdp.org.