Caring for those living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be challenging work and requires the use of skills and techniques designed to safely support these individuals. The need for professionals with expertise in dementia care is growing rapidly as the prevalence of dementia continues to increase worldwide. In response, the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) is offering a Dementia Care Certificate for healthcare professionals working with individuals with dementia. The certificate is an online self-paced program designed to fit within the healthcare professional’s busy schedule. The modules are previously recorded Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) workshops, online training's, and webinars that were taught by experts in their field. Further, modules developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration are included to provide a standardized dementia foundation.
The certificate is designed for healthcare professionals, students & direct care workers of older adults across care settings. The goal of the certificate is to increase providers’ knowledge of dementia and to enhance confidence in caring for people with dementia. The certificate is a self-paced program, and all content, quizzes and evaluations are provided online, and recognizes individuals for learning quality dementia care practices and knowledge.
Earn up to 18 hours of continuing education credits
Free, online and self-paced
Convenient, easily accessible program
Content taught by experts in thier field
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Choose the level you would like to complete. You can complete one or both levels. You must complete all requirements to receive your certificate. This program is delivered through WyoLearn through the University of Wyoming.
Recommended for CNAs, students, and other direct care workers
8.25 learning hours
Modules include:
1. Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
2. Understanding Early Stage Dementia
3. Interprofessional Teams: The Middle Stage of Dementia
4. Resiliency Techniques for Healthcare Providers
5. The Power of Language in Times of Crisis
6. Support with Personal Care and Hygiene
7. Understanding Behavioral Change in Dementia
8. Assessing Decisional Capacity in Persons with Dementia
9. Advocacy and Access to Care Coordination with Families
10. Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Persons Living with dementia
Recommended for Healthcare professionals with advanced degrees or others who have completed the intro level
9.75 learning hours
Modules Include:
1. Providing and Discussing a Dementia Diagnosis with Persons Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners
2. Management of Common Medical Conditions Observed During Middle and Late Stages of Dementia
3. An Update on Alzheimer's Medications
4. Dementia Behavioral Management: Specific Behaviors, Assessing Behaviors, and Develop-ing a Management Plan
5. It’s More Than Personal: Caring for People Liv-ing with Dementia is a Public Health Priority
6. Assessing Medical Consent Capacity: A Clinicians Perspective
7. Public Health Considerations for Cultural Adaptations in Dementia Caregiving Supports
8. Effective Care Transitions to and from Acute Care Hospitals
9. The Provider’s Role in Shared Decision-Making with Caregivers, Families, and Persons Living with Dementia
10. Comprehensive Goal Setting to Support Palliative Care
*Note: This program is delivered through WyoLearn through the University of Wyoming. This course is not affiliated with courses by the University of Wyoming; as such, do NOT contact UW IT or the UW Registrar’s Office if problems arise. Contact WyCOA with any questions: wycoa@uwyo.edu, (307) 766-2829
