Training for Healthcare Professionals and Care Workers
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
Opportunities to Attend!
- September 22nd & September 29th
Please note - Workshops are located at:
Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter
17771 Cowan, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614Certificates for 12 hours of dementia care training will be awarded to students.
Students must attend both dates.
* Registration fee of $145 per person, or send two for $265!
Continental breakfast and lunch is included on each day.
RSVP to Ashley Barnett 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.
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.
For information contact: Jean Moonilal, LCSW at 949.757.3758
TBA
Faith-Based Resource Liaison Training
The Faith-Based 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-Based Resource Liaison, please consider joining us at the next training meeting.
For registration contact Jean Moonilal, LCSW at 949.757.3758
Upcoming training date TBA
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.
October 9, 2008 8:30am - 12:30pm
$50 materials and manual fee applies.
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
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
Research Studies
Conferences
Speakers Bureau
National Education Programs
8.18.08 cb
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