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About Professional Training
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams and deliver better care to people with dementia and their families. Our training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings.
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. Professionals
Help your staff get the skills they need today.
To find trainings near you or to discuss your dementia care training needs, call 1.866.727.1890.
For further information and to view demonstrations of online programs:
www.alz.org/qualitycaretraining
Class Leader Training
Powerful Tool for Caregivers Class Leader Training April 29-May 1, 2008 printable registration and information.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers For more information please contact:
(406) 994-3395 baileys@montana.edu
Training programs
Powerful Tools For Caregivers
Class Leader Training - An extensive and interactive three-day program led by a team of Master Trainers.
Training includes:
- Scripted curriculum for all classes
- Video, audio tape and participant's guide, Caregiver Helpbook
- Information on marketing in Montana
- Lunch meals
- Licensing fee
Once trained, Class leaders will be prepared to teach groups of 10-15 caregivers the necessary self-care skills outlined by the program.
For more information contact:
Certified Master Trainer
Sandra Bailey, Ph.D., CFLE
MSU Extension Family & Human Development Specialist
Non-Violent Intervention Training
This training provides skill development in early intervention, and non-physical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behaviors as well as non-harmful restraint and transport techniques.
More on Training
Web-based training programs
CARES: A Dementia Caregiving Approach
This affordable, Web-based program has six one-hour training modules that are geared primarily to direct care workers, particularly nursing assistants. Each module uses text and streaming video to illustrate how to best care for people with dementia living in residential care settings. Topics include:
- Clara Jones and her Care Team
- Introduction to Dementia
- Understanding Behavior as Communication
- Making a Connection with the Resident
- Eating Well
- Recognizing Pain
For a description of the modules, pricing plans and a free demo, go to http://www.caresprogram.com/
Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders
This program provides guidance for those who supervise others involved in the care of people with dementia: nurses, unit coordinators, administrators, activity directors or others in leadership positions. After this training you will be able to:
- Identify and implement methods to facilitate teamwork.
- Select and use improved communication and supervisory practices.
- Identify techniques and deliver meaningful feedback to members of your team.
- Recognize and create an environment that motivates staff.
This course costs $25 per person and volume discounts are available. For a free demo and to register, go to: The Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders site.
Seminars and conferences
See the Calendar
Fort Peck Tribes' Federal Benefits Workshop III
Disability Awareness Days "Train the Trainer Seminar"
Print the flyer in Acrobat.pdf
The Montana Chapter hosts a conference each year usually during October or November. Please check back for updated information - specific date and location.
2007 Conference Information
