National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Stress the
Need for Alzheimer's and Dementia Training for All Healthcare Workers and Law
Enforcement!
SPARTA, N.J., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of dementia cases
continues to increase nationwide and worldwide, there is a great necessity to
insure that caregivers are well trained to provide appropriate, competent and
sensitive direct care and support for the dementia patient. The National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners is stressing the need for
Alzheimer's and Dementia training for all health care professionals. It is
imperative that long-term care facilities provide competent trainers in the
area of Dementia.
The National Council is holding a nationally recognized Alzheimer's and
Dementia Train the Trainer Seminar on May 14th, 2005. The seminar is
recommended for Corporate Trainers, In-Service Directors, Geriatric Care
Managers, Nurses, Administrators, Activity Professionals, Social Workers and
Consultants. The Alzheimer's and Dementia Trainer Seminar will provide the
student with all the tools to implement a comprehensive training program, Power
Point, Overheads, 5 Text Books, Video and Handouts. The course will include
Overview (Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment) Communication, Feelings and
Repetitive Behaviors, Wandering, Hoarding, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Sun
downing, Intimacy, Sexuality, Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions,
Personal Care (Swallowing, Eating, Bathing & Dressing), Activities,
Environment, Staff and family relationships, Stress and the Caregiver,
Multicultural Considerations, Pastoral Care and End of Life.
The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners was formed by a group
of professionals with varying work experiences in the field of dementia care.
Their backgrounds include Nursing, Psychiatry, and Therapeutic Recreation,
Social Services, Long Term Care Administration, Elder law and Home Care
Administration.
The NCCDP was formed to promote standards of excellence in dementia education
to professionals and other caregivers who provide services to dementia clients. The goal of the council is to develop and encourage comprehensive standards of
excellence in the profession and delivery of dementia care.
To qualify for Certified Dementia Practitioners, the applicant must have the
following credentials: 1. Certified or licensed in a health care profession
2. 3 years experience in health care
3. Completed a minimum of 7 hours of a comprehensive Alzheimer's
and Dementia course.
The NCCDP also provides training to law enforcement as they are generally the
first to respond to emergencies. For information please contact National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners at toll free 1-877-729-5191 or
visit our website http://www.nccdp.org/. DATASOURCE: National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners CONTACT: Sandra Stimson of National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, +1-877-729-5191 Web site: http://www.nccdp.org/
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