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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar - Pathway to becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), through National Council of Dementia Care Practitioners (NCCDP)
Caregivers of individuals with dementia must possess a foundational understanding of the dementia process, including effective strategies for supporting and caring for those affected. The Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge necessary for this purpose.
This comprehensive 8-hour course is a prerequisite for individuals seeking to obtain the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Eligibility for the CDP certification requires candidates to be healthcare workers for older adults, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. For further details on qualification criteria, please visit the NCCDP website's CDP certification page at
Certified Dementia Practitioner®️ CDP®️ Certification - NCCDP l
While this course is primarily aimed at those pursuing CDP certification, it is also beneficial for anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of dementia care, regardless of certification aspirations. It is highly recommended for both formal and informal caregivers of individuals with dementia.
The seminar is structured as a one-day, 8-hour event, and continuing education credits are available for nurses and other professionals. Participants are encouraged to confirm with their respective state boards regarding CEU approval. Attendees will receive a code for a digital handbook containing detailed information about the course content, which can be utilized during the seminar and as a reference thereafter. Upon completion, participants will be awarded a certificate reflecting the time spent in live training, the date, instructor number, and course name, which can be submitted for CEU approval to the relevant governing authority.
Areas covered in the course Include-
- Overview, diagnosis, prognosis, assessment tools, medications
- Communication and feelings
- Depression and repetitive behaviors
- Wandering, hoarding
- Aging, intimacy, and staff concerns in-home care and long-term care settings
- Aggressive behaviors and catastrophic reactions
- Culture diversity
- Environment
- Pain, Nutrition
- Bathing, Toileting, Dressing, Falls (information provided in student handout notebook)
- Staff and family support
- Spirituality
- Death and dying
- Activities
- Recognizing elder abuse