About professional training

Our programs and meetings have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Many of our programs offer CEUs.

Please contact your local office to sign up for these programs:

Central Illinois Chapter

PEORIA OFFICE 606 W. Glen Ave. Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: 309.681.1100 Fax: 309.681.1101

QUINCY AREA OFFICE 639 York St. Rm. 200 Quincy, IL 62301 Phone: 217.228.1111 Fax: 217.592.3690

ROCK RIVER OFFICE 93 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116

Profesional training programs

Train-the-Trainer Program

*no dates scheduled

Call for registration fees and CEU information.

This training is in compliance with Public Act 91-744 requiring the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish training criteria for nursing home and home health employees who provide direct care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The conference will provide health care professionals with the information, techniques, and tools needed to train direct care staff who provide dementia care in skilled nursing and home health care settings. Topics include understanding dementia, communication strategies, teaching techniques, conducting in-services, dealing creatively with challenging behaviors, and activity-based care.

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Advanced Topics in Alzheimer's Care
Train-the-Trainer Program
 
Speakers:
Megan Reynolds, MS, is the Education Coordinator for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Alisha Dault, MA, is the Patient & Family Services Coordinator for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Barb Richmiller,  RN, BSN, is a Program Specialist for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. (May program)

Two opportunities to attend:

Methodist Medical Center Atrium
900 Main St. Peoria, IL
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wed., Jun. 25
8a.m.-noon
Thu., Jun. 26

Speakers:
Megan Reynolds, MS, is the Education Coordinator for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Linda Johnson is a program specialist for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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The Alzheimer’s Association has developed a new Train-the-Trainer program for staffs of nursing homes, assisted and supportive living facilities, adult day care centers, and home care agencies.
This new and innovative staff training program uses games, role playing, and group exercises to bring 12 in-services alive for direct care staff. Participants receive a scripted manual, Power Point slides, and handouts. The Train-the-Trainer program is taught in a day-and-a-half format.
This program will teach you how to effectively deliver solid and interactive content to your staff on these eight topics:

1. Person centered care
2. Reducing resistive behavior
3. Bathing
4. Intimacy and sexuality
5. Preventing falls
6. Spirituality and religion
7. Making connections through music
8. Compassionate care at the end of life

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