Elderwerks Educational Services
251 East Northwest Highway
Palatine, Illinois
Become a Compassionate Touch® Authorized Coach
Compassionate Touch® is an approach combining skilled touch and specialized communication shown to prevent behavioral expression in people with dementia and reduce job stress in care-partners. In palliative care, it provides skilled touch with compassionate presence to enhance quality of life for those in the later stages of life.
Upon completion of the six-hour training, participants are designated as authorized Compassionate Touch® Coaches and empowered to train staff in their facility or organization and conduct family or community presentations. The facility or organization is authorized to use the Compassionate Touch® program and materials. To help ensure sustainability, AGE-u-cate provides on-going support for Coaches throughout the license period.
Who should become a coach?
Any selected team members: Administrator, Memory Care Director, Marketing Liaison, Nurse, CNA Leader, Social Worker, Activity Professional.
$395/person + $35/training gear
To register: www.ageucate.com/training
https://ageucate.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=95
For professionals needing CE credit please make a check payable to Elderwerks Educational Services in the amount of $75.00 and mail in or bring on day of training. 6.0 CE Credits will be awarded to nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators. Other professions, please inquire if you are applicable by emailing events@elderwerks.org
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM