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.

Part One An online video session to complete at your leisure. A post-test must be passed before the Part Two date you registered for.

Approx. 3 hours.

Part Two This class will take place on Zoom. Your camera must be on for the whole session. This must be completed the same month as your online session. There are two dates to choose from. Only 12 spots available for each date.

Once both sessions are complete, you will receive 6.5 Continuing Education Credits for this dementia training.

Enrollment begins December 1st and closes December 30th at 4:00 PM

Part One Video Session opens on January 4th and must be completed prior to January 21st

Part Two Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Option 1 (This registration page) January 21, 2021, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Option 2 (Separate registration) January 19, 2021, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

$125.00 fee includes virtual education, training book, postage, and certificate of completion. 6.5 CE credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors and nursing home administrators.

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Agenda

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Virtual Session Part 2
Part 1 Video Session to be completed at leisure between 1/4/21 and 1/20/21
Part 2 Virtual Live Session 1/21/21

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

Dementia Capable Care FLYER January.pdfdownload
012121 EVAL Petrik DCC.docxdownload
012121 EVAL Petrik DCC.pdfdownload

Tickets

Dementia Capable Care - January 21

Part 1 Video Session opens 1/4/21
Part 2 Virtual Session 1/21/21 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Standard Price $125