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    Dementia Care Navigation Training Series

    Dementia Care Navigation Training Series

    Care professionals will learn the latest person-centered dementia care approaches and strategies in the Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Navigation Training Series, a pre-recorded, instructor-led online course. 

    • Who this is for: Dementia care navigators and other professionals providing navigation-type services to people living with dementia and their caregivers.
    • How much it costs: $249.99 per person. Discounts are available for purchases of 100 or more learners.
    • How to purchase: Learn how to purchase training and get started


    Benefits

    This program meets the training requirements for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It may also fulfill certain state training requirements. 

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    Convenient, pre-recorded, instructor-led learning offers interactive activities and real-time communication. The program takes 10 hours to complete.

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    Learn how to deliver person-centered dementia care that prioritizes the unique needs, preferences and health goals of each individual.

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    Gain recognition of your knowledge through essentiALZ® certification and continuing education credit for registered nurses and social workers.

    Do you know other dementia care professionals who would be interested in this training? Download and share the Dementia Care Navigation Training Series information sheet (PDF).

    Dementia care navigation curriculum

    The Dementia Care Navigation Training Series curriculum follows evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The program will guide you through the core competencies of dementia care navigation:

    • Introduction to Person-Centered Dementia Care 
    • Introduction to Care Navigation 
    • Alzheimer’s and Dementia 
    • Activities of Daily Living 
    • Communication and Dementia-Related Behaviors 
    • Safety, Abuse and Neglect 
    • Legal, Financial and End-of-Life Planning 
    • Caregiver Well-Being 
    • Assessment and Care Planning 
    • Transitions and Coordination of Care 
    • Cultural Competency 

    View all topics and learning objectives (PDF).

    Purchase dementia care navigation training and certification

    The Dementia Care Navigation Training Series costs $249.99 per person. The series includes 11 trainings and the essentiALZ certification exam for dementia care navigation. This training program is not designed for group learning and is intended for learners 18 years of age or older. Organizations can receive a discount for 100 or more learners. For questions about larger bulk pricing, please contact education@alz.org.


    Get certified and claim continuing education (CE) credit — at no extra cost

    Professionals who complete the certification exam for dementia care navigation can claim continuing nursing or social work education credits at no additional cost. Continuing education credits are jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Alzheimer’s Association. 


    Example certificate of completion.

    Questions? We’re here to help.

    Contact us with questions about the Dementia Care Navigation Training Series. The Alzheimer's Association offers other options for dementia care training and certification, including essentiALZ for long-term and community-based care professionals.