Alzheimer’s and dementia care training founded in evidence-based information

The following dementia care training programs have been recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as reflecting the five topic areas of the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association is not an endorsement of the professional training or evaluation of the care provided. Please contact the company directly for more information about the training program.

Providers using these training programs are eligible to purchase essentiALZ® certification exams for their staff. However, individual care providers who wish to take the essentiALZ exam must purchase the bundled essentiALZ program.

essentiALZ — Alzheimer's Association Training and Certification

Get comprehensive, high-quality dementia care training and certification from the experts at the Alzheimer's Association.

Alzheimer's Association
essentiALZ — Alzheimer's Association Training and Certification

Training hours: 3 hours
Purchase includes the essentiALZ certification exam.

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Other recognized training programs

Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse
Alzheimer's Disease Specialist Training

Training hours: 8 hours
Recognition expiration date: March 31, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.
 

AlzBetter
Foundation Training

Training hours: 4 hours
Recognition expiration date: Dec. 31, 2024
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

CareAcademy™
Dementia Care Certification
Training hours: 10 hours
Recognition expiration date: Jan. 5, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

EduCare by Mirabelle Management
Dementia Series Training
Training hours: 3 hours
Recognition expiration date: Dec. 18, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Healthcare Academy®
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training Program
Training hours: 3 hours
Recognition expiration date: April 1, 2026
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

HealthCare Interactive®
CARES® Dementia Basics™ Online Training Program
Training hours: 4 hours
Recognition expiration date: Feb. 22, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Mission Care Collective
Training hours: 8 hours
Recognition expiration date: April 24, 2026
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Nevvon
Dementia Training
Training hours: 3 hours
Recognition expiration date: Nov. 27, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

OpusVi Memory Care Orientation
Essentials of Person-Centered Care

Training hours: 20 hours
Recognition expiration date: Dec. 20, 2024
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Relias
Dementia Specialist Training

Training hours: 6.5 hours
Recognition expiration date: Nov. 7, 2025
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Telescope HR
Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's and Dementia Training

Training hours: 3 hours
Recognition expiration date: Aug. 16, 2026
essentiALZ exams must be purchased separately.

Proprietary training programs

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes several training programs offered by provider organizations that are exclusive to their staff, including:

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