Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Workshop

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A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is a professional who has completed formal dementia care training and meets established standards in person-centered care. This credential reflects the ability to support individuals living with dementia through effective communication, responding to behavioral changes, safety practices, and daily care support.
• Enhanced Skills: The training equips caregivers with advanced skills to provide better care.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: Improve the quality of life for dementia patients by adopting person-centered care approaches.

What the CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) credential typically involves:
• Eight-hour instruction from a licensed National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) CADDT trainer https://www.nccdp.org/
• Certificate of Completion
• Cost per student is $195.00 - contact Teri Donahoo or Becky Pickett about invoicing

Core topics covered:
• Understanding dementia types (Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, etc.)
• Communication strategies for each stage
• Behavioral interventions and de-escalation
• Person-centered care approaches
• Ethics and dignity in care
• Family engagement and support
• End-of-life care considerations
• Regulations and documentation

Coffee, water and lunch is included.