National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Seminar
October 18-19, 2023
Location: Holiday Inn Convention Center, 110 Second Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Content: This program is a must for all health care professionals who provide services to residents with dementia. There is a continuing need for caregivers who are trained to provide appropriate, competent, and sensitive direct care to residents who have dementia. Following successful completion of this program, participants are one step closer to receiving their Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) certification.
Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to:
- Explain what dementia is and how to adapt approaches and communication techniques to successfully care for a person with dementia
- Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive, and sundowning behaviors and learn how to problem solve as an interdisciplinary team
- Describe therapeutic and meaningful activity interventions and practice hands-on facilitator techniques
Audience: This program is designed for direct care staff, nurses, social service directors, activity directors, administrators, directors, and managers in nursing facilities and assisted living communities.
Facilitator: Cameo Rogers, CTRS, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT, CDSGF, Corporate Life Enrichment Manager, Immanuel Communities
Format: In-person only
Schedule:
| Wednesday, October 18 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
12:30pm
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2:00pm
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Introduction to Dementia Approach and Communication Techniques: Feelings and Validating Emotions |
| 2:00pm |
2:15pm |
Break
|
| 2:15pm |
5:00pm |
Depression and Repetitive Behaviors; Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, and Hoarding; Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy, and Sexuality; Personal Care: Pain, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, and Nutrition |
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| Thursday, October 19 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
8:00am
|
9:30am
|
Activities Environment |
| 9:30am |
9:45am |
Break
|
| 9:45am |
12:30pm |
Staff and Family Support; Diversity and Cultural Competence; Spiritual Care |
Registration Information: PRE-REGISTRATION is required. Registration at the door will be accepted if
space permits. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NNFA/NALA office
at 402-435-3551.
| Registration Fee (continuing education credit included): |
| Members |
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Non-Members |
On or before October 4
|
$249
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On or before October 4
|
$498 |
After October 4
|
$274 |
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After October 4
|
$523 |
CE Credit: 8.5 hours of continuing education is available. Please defer to your licensing
board or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.
Handouts: Handouts will be available online. Registrants will receive a link to handouts prior to the program. Be sure to include your email address on the registration form.
Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation. A link to the online evaluation will be emailed to registrants.
Cancellation Policy: Substitution, cancellation, and refund policies can be found at this link.
Liability Release Statement: Photographs are taken during Nebraska Health Care Association events for use in
media releases, newsletters, nehca.org, and social media. By registering for this
event, you grant NHCA the right to use your name and photograph for such
purposes.
Hotel Room Block: Holiday Inn Kearney, 110 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847 United States
Call 402-423-1555 and mention Nebraska Health Care Association to receive the
discounted room rate of $119.95 a night.
Please make your reservations by September 20, 2023. The discounted room rate is
not guaranteed for any reservations made after these dates.