To learn more about our work and how we support those impacted by dementia, visit https://www.jameslwest.org. 

Your Dementia Specialist journey begins here!

CEs Available - Enroll Now!

Course 1: 
Understanding Alzheimers Diseases and Related Dementias

Course 2: 
What to Expect & Person-Centered Approaches at Each Stage of Dementia

Course 3:
Building Care Together: Collaborative Assessments & Planning

 

Complete Courses 1-3, then CLICK HERE to take assessment and earn your Dementia Informed Microcredential Badge

 

Course 4: 
More than Words: Communication Practices & Upholding Resident Rights in Dementia Care

 

Course 5:
Understanding and Supporting Behavioral Expressions in Dementia Care

 

Coming Soon: CE Courses 6-8, along with Dementia Skilled and Dementia Advanced Microcredential Badges

Cursos de Especialista en Demencia disponibles en español

Dementia Specialist Courses Available in Spanish (coming soon)

 

Courses for Family Caregivers

Dementia Specialist Certification Microcredential

The Dementia Specialist Microcredential is a free, online pathway that builds practical, person-centered care skills through three tiers of self-paced CE courses and assessments. 

After completing CE courses 1-3, CLICK HERE to take the assessment and earn the Dementia Informed microcredential badge.

The Dementia Skilled and Dementia Advanced badges are coming soon. 

Complete all three tiers to earn the Certified Dementia Specialist badge. 

 

Microcredential participation is optional. You may take individual courses for continuing education (CE) credit without pursuing a microcredential. To earn a microcredential badge, complete the required CE courses for that level and pass the corresponding assessment.

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