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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Fundamentals of Special Care
for Memory Impaired Units
NCCAP Approved 6 Hours
Course #00041
Course Requirements : Take the provided pretest,
read the book "A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer's
Disease and Dementia Program" by Susan D. Gilster, Ph.D., and
take the provided post test . You may mail or fax your materials
to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received and a
passing grade is determined, your certificate will be mailed to
you. If you are in need of the certificate sooner, a copy can
be faxed to you and the original mailed.
Course Content: The reading of the book "A Way of Life:
Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Program"
will introduce the participant to the basic concepts of dementia
care and methods to introduce those concepts into practice. The
program emphasizes a team approach to caring for residents with
memory impairment and introduces specific approaches the activity
professional can introduce in their communities.
Topic areas discussed in the
text:
S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Leadership Model
Creating a Vision and Defining your Organization
Staff Selection and Training
Environmental Features of Memory Care
Understanding Behavior
Involving the Family
Defining Success
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 2, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23.
$69.95 for workshop and includes "A Way of
Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer's Disease
and Dementia Program" ($25.00 retail value)
Includes shipping.
To pay by check or money order - include
with this order form.
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