Event Details

In this course you will learn:

  • Understanding dementia
  • Effectively communicating with individuals with dementia
  • Assisting individuals with dementia in performing activities of daily living
  • Problem solving with individuals with dementia who exhibit challenging behavior
  • Fundamentals of dementia care
  • Safe environments
  • Managing the activities of individuals with dementia.


~ Session One An online video session to complete at your leisure. A post-test must be passed by the session two date you registered for.

Approx. 6 hours.


~ Session Two Due to COVID-19 this class is virtual. Enroll for Session Two when you enroll for Session One. Maximum 12 per class


~ Once both sessions are complete, you will receive a certificate of completion and 4 CE Credits for the virtual session.


Enrollment begins April 19th and closes May 5th at 4:00 PM


Session One Video Session – Information for accessing the video modules will be emailed at least 2 weeks prior to Session 2.


Session 2 Virtual/Live Session via Zoom: May 20th – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Zoom meeting link will be emailed upon completion of Session One,


Limited Spaces Available


REGISTER NOW!

$125.00 fee includes video/virtual education, workbook, postage, and a certificate of completion through CPI for the video portion. In addition, Elderwerks will provide 4 CE credits to Illinois RNs, SW, Professional Counselors & Nursing Home Administrators for the Virtual/Live Session.


Please read important class information here : CLICK HERE​



This program meets IDPH Guidelines for Dementia training


See Guidelines HERE

Agenda

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Session Part 2
Video Session Part 1 must be completed prior to Virtual Session Part 2

Speakers

  • Chris Petrik, RN, BS (Training Specialist at Elderwerks)

    Chris Petrik, RN, BS

    Training Specialist at Elderwerks

    https://www.elderwerks.org

    Chris has been In the health care field for over 30 years, with the last 10 years gerontology as a nurse educator. She is part of a local community college health career advisory board. Chris has been in health education for over 20 years.

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Documents

052021 FLYER DCC April.pdfdownload

Tickets

May 20 Dementia Capable Care

Continuing Education held at 1:00 PM

Standard Price $125