Take the Path to Certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner

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Professionals from nonprofit organizations, county government, and faith based organizations are invited to attend, along with family caregivers. This is the required seminar for those pursuing Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification, to qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org. You are also welcome to come for the education only, without seeking certification.

The seminar will cover the following modules: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, Communication, Feelings, Depression, Repetitive Behavior, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, Hoarding, Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy and Sexuality, Personal Care, Pain, Nutrition, Activities, Environment, Staff and Family Support, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Spiritual Care, and End of Life.

Seminars will be offered:

Saturday, May 12, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Insight Memory Center

Mazawey Education and Support Center

3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

Friday, June 1, 2018

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

George Mason University

Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Room 2409

4400 University Drive

Fairfax, VA 22030

Lunch will be provided, and the course fee is graciously covered by the Virginia Geriatric Education Center Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. The student handbook costs $25.

To register, please visit InsightMCC.org/CDP-GMU. You can also register by phone by calling Cathy Tompkins at 703-993-2838.

Space is limited. Payment for the student handbook must be received one week in advance of the class to ensure course enrollment. No forms of taping or laptops are permitted in this seminar.