Many healthcare facilities—especially those serving individuals with Alzheimer’s or related conditions—require Dementia Care Training for their direct care staff and supervisors. Here’s a quick overview of what that means for you.
Who Needs This Training?
Healthcare professionals working at Genesis facilities
Healthcare professionals in Long Term Care settings in states with specific dementia training laws
For example, Minnesota requires dementia training for home care staff delivering services in Housing with Services (HWS) assisted living settings or HWS establishments with specialized dementia programs
What Does the Training Include?
The required training (minimum 8 hours) covers:
Understanding Alzheimer’s and related disorders
Helping with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Managing challenging behaviors
Effective communication techniques
Already Completed Dementia Training?
If you’ve completed an approved dementia training program within the last 18 months, you may be able to use that to meet your requirements—just provide written proof.
Getting Certified: CARES® Dementia Certification™
You can meet the training requirement through the CARES® Dementia Certification™, offered by HealthCare Interactive. To earn your certification:
Complete an approved CARES online training course
Pass the certification exam with 80% or higher
Receive your official certificate upon completion
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