Training Classes

Colorado State Required Training

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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Enhanced Dementia Training for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Facilities

*Training is completed by a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer who is certified by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)


Colorado's Senate Bill 22-079 introduced enhanced training requirements for care providers in assisted living and nursing facilities, effective 1/2024.

Training requirements: 

  • Initial training: New staff members must complete at least four hours of dementia training.
  • Continuing education: Staff must complete at least two hours of dementia training every two years.

Training topics:

  • Dementia diseases and related disabilities
  • Person-centered care
  • Care planning and activities of daily living
  • Dementia-related behaviors and communication
  • Non-pharmacological techniques
  • Recognizing physical symptoms
  • Benefits of person-centered care planning


*Governing Agency: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb22-079


Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar

Healthcare Professionals and Families

*Training is completed by a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer who is certified by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)


Goals and Objectives of the Course:

  • Deliver essential instruction on dementia and its care.
  • Enhance the quality of life of dementia patients through educating care providers.
  • Cultivate empathy and regard for clients affected by dementia.
  • Teach effective communication strategies.
  • Offer sensitive methods for aiding patients in daily activities.
  • Participants will acquire knowledge about dementia.
  • Recognize typical triggers for hostile, sun-downing, and repeated behavioral expressions in elderly individuals.
  • Explain behavioral and care strategies that can be employed to prevent, diminish, or eliminate difficult care situations.
  • Describe challenges related to caregiver stress and utilize stress reduction techniques.
  • Learn alternative activity interventions that are success-oriented and failure-free.


*Receive a certificate of attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.

*CEUs Available