There is not a separate fee for either CEUs or dementia certification. The cost of the training seminars: "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Concepts & Techniques" includes the cost for CEUs for nurses and dementia certifications based on the NIDE certificate of experience options and requirements. There are no hidden fees/costs for CEUs and certification.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion documenting the contact hours and nursing CE contact hours are available through NYU College of Nursing for completing "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Concepts & Techniques" training seminar.
We want to accommodate our client's needs as best we can. Please contact us directly by email to discuss your specific needs.
We want to accommodate our client's needs as best we can. Please contact us directly by email to discuss your specific needs.
NIDE certification is available to those who qualify based on the NIDE certificate of experience options and requirements. These will include: any front-line staff and ancillary staff that work in any of the following private practice settings: nursing homes, assisted living communities, home care agencies, hospice care agencies, medical adult day care, hospitals, psychiatric communities, associations, management companies, government agencies; senior referral companies, churches. Additionally, companies that support the health care industry and include; Consultants, Activity Professionals, Recreation Therapists, Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Private Duty Aides, Social Workers, Physicians, State and Federal Surveyors, Administrators, Dietary Managers, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Staff, OT, PT and Speech, Dementia Unit Managers, MDS Coordinators, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, Aroma Therapists, Elder Care Attorneys, Clergy, Dementia Unit Managers, Marketing, Admission, Volunteer Directors, Executive Directors, Staff with Government agencies, Educators, Realtors, Navigators, Certified Senior Advisors, Financial Advisors, Senior Referral Specialists, First Responders and many and others.
The Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Concepts & Techniques Seminar is required for those pursuing dementia certification through NIDE and who qualify for one of the three NIDE certificates of experience.
NIDE certification is available to those who qualify based on the NIDE certificate of experience options and requirements.
1. Dementia Advocate: NIDE Certified (DA-NC)
- obtain minimum 4-hours of NIDE approved dementia training
- ongoing advocacy such as fundraising, presentations, etc.
- minimum 1 year in the field of dementia with first person interaction with someone with dementia or living with someone with a dementia diagnosis
2. Dementia Caregiver: NIDE Certified (DC-NC)
- obtain 8-hours of NIDE approved dementia training
- minimum 1 year in field of dementia with hands on experience with activities of daily living and resident engagement
3. Dementia Professional: NIDE Certified (DP-NC)
- obtain 12 hours of NIDE approved dementia training
- have been in a supervisory (or care planning) role for minimum of 1 year within dementia population
- minimum of 2 years in field of dementia
- experience with ongoing care planning
- experience with in-service training or dementia care management
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