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About Professional Education Programs
Our professional education trainings, in-services an workshops provide the specialized knowledge and skills for staf to be more productive and deliver a higher quality of care to patients who have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
In addition to the programs listed below, we offer customized in-service trainings on-site at your facility. Contact Diane Baughn, Education and Training Services Manager, at 414.479.8800 for more information.
Dementia Specialist Training
Best Practices for Direct Care Staff
Two days (fifteen hours) of creative and interactive learning offer the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques for caring for persons with dementia. Offered in a variety of locations. Available on site.
For more information and on-site pricing details, contact Diane Baughn at 414.479.8800, ext. 218, or via email at diane.baughn@alz.org.
Please refer to the Professional Education Calendar for currently scheduled trainings. All training sessions run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., both training days unless otherwise indicated.
Dementia Care Training
This seven hour program combines components from the more comprehensive Dementia Specialist Training. The training is highly interactive and draws on the experience and participation of the attendees.
Available on site.
In-Services (60-90 minutes)
- Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
- Positive Communication
- Other topics available
Workshops
Activity-Based Alzheimer's Care for Activities Professionals
Activity-based Alzheimer care suggests that activities are the foundation of care. Every event, encounter or exchange is a fundamental component of dementia care. 7 hours.
Pain Management
Learn to observe signs of pain and how to provide complete pain reports.
2 hours.
Enhancing Mealtimes
Draw on knowledge of residents' needs and preferences to improve nutrition and hydration.
2 hours.
Preventing Falls
Learn strategies to reduce risk of falls and preserve mobility. 2 hours.
Understanding Wandering
Explore an assess reasons for wandering and learn the safety measures to prevent wandering. 2 hours.
Learning to Lead
For supervisors, nurses and other group leaders. Foster teamwork to improve care coordination and reinforce best care practices. 2 hours.
Encouraging Restraint-Free Care
Learn techniques to prevent, reduce and eliminate use of physical restraints.
2 hours.
Providing End-of-Life Care
Minimize physical, emotional and spiritual distress, maximize well-being and ensure communication with the resident, family and care team. 3 hours.
For more information or to schedule any of the workshops listed above, please contact Krista Scheel, Program Director, at 414.479.8800 or via e-mail at krista.scheel@alz.org.
Seminars and Conferences
Seminars and conferences for professional audiences will be noted here and on the Professional Education Calendar as they are scheduled. Please check back often for new offerings.
Web-Based Training Programs
For more information about CARES: A Dementia Caregiving Approach and Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders: Successful Supervision,
please visit www.alz.org.
To schedule, determine fees or to recieve more information, please call the Alzheimer's Association at 414. 479.8800 or 800.272.3900. To view the calendar of professional education opportunities click here.
