Healthcare Professional Training
Healthcare Professionals / Continuing Education Courses
Professional education is available for LCSW, MFT, RN, RCFE, and CNA.
For more information about certificate and CEU training, contact Patty Mouton at 949.757.3713
Foundations of Dementia Care
The Foundations of Dementia Care Campaign for Quality Residential Care training is available in Orange County! This innovative educational program is designed for care-giving staff of Assisted Living Residences, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health, Hospice, Home Care and other care providers. Developed in collaboration with leading national health and senior care organizations, this training stresses the importance of better care through better understanding of dementia, and creating connections between caregivers and those they serve. Practical, problem-solving approaches to the challenges of dementia care are taught with hands-on opportunities to practice new skills aimed at improving the quality of life and quality of care for individuals living with dementia.
Provide your care-workers high quality, cutting edge dementia care training
Reduce stress, improve motivation and reduce turnover among your staff
Meet your training requirements with curriculum developed and delivered by the Alzheimer's Association, the nation's most trusted source for information and education
Upcoming Trainings:
Workshop located at:
Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter
17771 Cowan, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
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- Certificates for 12 hours for two days dementia care training will be awarded to students
- Students must attend both dates
- Registration fee of $145 per person, or send two for just $265!
- Seating is limited - RSVP is required
- Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
For more information, directions or to RSVP, please call the Andrew Eng at 949.757.3703 or Patty Mouton at 949.757.3713
Alzheimer's Disease and Sundowner's Syndrome
The Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter invite you to a special workshop and lunch for healthcare professionals, RCFE Administrators and staff caregivers, hospice and homecare staff caregivers on caring with the difficult behaviors of Alzheimer's disease and Sundowner's Syndrome.
Upcoming Dates TBA
Training located at:
Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter
17771 Cowan, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614
Certificates for three hours of dementia care will be awarded to participants.
Registration fee $35, group tuition discounts are available.
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
Please RSVP to Andrew Eng at 949.757.3703
On-line or On-site Training for Healthcare Professionals
Online courses from the experts in dementia & dementia care. Courses are designed for health care professionals and caregivers. Our goal is to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia through ongoing education.
Stretch your training dollars
Avoid staffing shortages and travel costs
Work at an individual pace
Have post-tests scored instantly
Certificates of completion
Affordable, friendly and informative
Up-to-the-minute curricula developed by experts
Continuing education units (CEUs)
The Alzheimer's Association is a licensed provider of continuing education, and all courses are approved in California by RCFE, CA Board of Registered Nursing for RN/LVN and CA Board of Behavioral Sciences for LCSW/MFT.
This program is generously funded by a grant from the Unihealth Foundation, in collaboration with the CSUN Gerontology Program and the Alzheimer's Association.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Early Detection Matters
Learn more about memory loss, the importance of early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and what can be done to help people and families living with dementia. This program is free of charge.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served
Workshop Located:
Mariners Church
Worship Center - Upper Room
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine, CA 92603
RSVP to Susie Holden at (714) 860-4669
Support Group Facilitator Training
Caregiver support groups are one of the core services of the Alzheimer's Association. If you have an interest in possibly becoming a facilitator, please join us at the next Support Group Facilitators training meeting.
Next Training Date TBA
$25 registration fee applies
For information contact: Leah Monson, MSW at 949.757.3751
To register contact: Courtney Biefeld at 949.757.3761
Faith-Centered Resource Liaison Training
The Faith-Centered Resource Liaison serves as a link between their faith community and the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter. These volunteers provide general information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and refer congregants to the Alzheimer's Association for education, resources and emotional support.
Individuals interested in this work should be members in good standing in their faith community, able to maintain confidentiality, and have a genuine compassion for individuals and families dealing with memory loss.
If you have an interest in possibly becoming a Faith-Centered Resource Liaison, please consider joining us at the next training meeting.
For registration contact Bobbie Babbage at 949.757.3758
Memories in the Making® - Alzheimer's Art Program
 Memories in the Making is the signature art program of the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter. For many years, Memories in the Making has been recognized locally for its ability to elevate the quality of life for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Art offers a non-verbal alternative to verbal communication through pictures. When Alzheimer’s steals their words, art offers an important opportunity for the expression of memories and emotions. Sponsored in part by Pentel.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Speaker: Sam Heinly
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$50 materials and manual fee applies.
Workshop located:
Huntington Beach Hospital
17772 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA
714.843.5000
There are no pre-requisites for this program; trainings are open to anyone interested in learning how to use art as a communication tool for individuals with dementia and related disorders. The ideal facilitator for the program is a person familiar with Alzheimer's disease who also has an interest in art.
For more information, contact Marilyn Lorey at 949.757.3719
To register, contact Courtney Biefeld at 949.757.3761
Research Studies
Conferences
Speakers Bureau
National Education Programs
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