In this nationally and internationally-accredited dementia care training, you will master an innovative cognitive-behavioral approach to care called the Dementia Connection Model© (DCM), which ties together three key concepts in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and how to provide the best quality of care. You will better understand the disease progression through the lens of the DCM and how to apply it to every aspect of dementia care. During the course, you will exercise your brain in learning how to best implement evidenced-based, non-pharmacological, sensory-based approaches and tools that are a part of the model fo care, which have been proven to positively influence the emotions for those living with dementia, enabling positive behavioral expressions, and a better connection with their caregivers. You can use these tools immediately!

This meets most state-wide 6HR dementia training requirement for assisted living, memory care, home care and home health companies.

Through the DCS seminar, you’ll...

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A non-certification option is available if you are just looking for quality dementia education. This provides a more cost-effective option for family caregivers and community businesses, who do not require a certification unless desired. 

For those who want to become DCS Certified Trainers (DCSCT), in the last hour, you'll earn your DCSCT! Increase your credibility as a treating professional, becoming an asset to your organization or to this field at large. And assist in the wide-spread need to train others on this disease in a quality way. With this certification, you can train other healthcare professionals and family caregivers to become DCS’s. Earn extra money while helping a much needed cause! Open to all healthcare professionals with a Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent.

For the DCSCT, you'll receive:

These certifications and CEs are provided from the Continuing Education Institute (CEII), with the approval of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, the Illinois Board of Education as well as various local, state and national professional organizations. Please check with your specific state or jurisdication board for any require approvals needed.

Upon course completion, you will then be awarded the DCS or DCS/DCSCT valid for 2 years and earn 6-7 continuing education (CE) credits, if needed.

No form of videotaping nor laptops permitted in class to preserve the integrity of the training. The power point slide deck will not be provided.

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