The Professional Training Institute staff can come to you and train caregivers specifically on the topics of your choice. Pick and choose modules from various training programs to make a customized in-service based on your needs. Topics fulfill requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health for Dementia Special Care Units in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Whether you need one hour or twelve hours, the staff of the Professional Training Institute will work around your schedule to provide educational programs that work for you. We come prepared with visual learning tools as well as interactive activities to meet the needs of all levels of staff.
The following organizations have utilized the services of the Professional Training Institute to provide dementia care education to their staff over the past year. This statement does not constitute an endorsement by the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter in regards to the quality of dementia care services they provide to their residents and or clients.
| Alden Courts of Waterford, Aurora | Alden Popular Creek, Hoffman Estates | Alden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Orland Park |
| Bickford House | Brightstar Healthcare | CJE Senior Life |
| Claremont Rehab and Nursing Center | Clearbrook, Arlington Heights | Countryside Care Center, Aurora |
| Evenglow Inn, Pontiac | Great Opportunities Adult Day Center, Skokie | HCR Manor Care, Highland Park |
| Home Helpers | International Village Nursing & Rehabilitation, Chicago | Jennings Terrace, Aurora |
| Lambs Farm, Libertyville | Lexington Health Care, Lombard | Little Brothers of Chicago |
| Passages Hospice | Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth | Regency Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Niles |
| Renaissance at Hillside Inc., Hillside | Sava Senior Care | Sunrise Senior Living, Schaumburg |
| The Hartwell, Chicago | Three Crowns Park, Evanston | Tower Hill Health Care, South Elgin |
Professional Training Program Fees:
• $150/hour during the week
• $180/hour for customized programming
• $225/hour on weekends
• $75/hour for travel pro-rated
For more information, please contact Susan Rothas at susan.rothas@alz.org or call 847.933.2413.
