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Frequently Asked Questions.
1. My Dementia seminar did
not include an exam. Can I still submit
my seminar as part of the requirements
for obtaining certification?
Answer: Yes. If, you took a seminar
prior to January 2004 and it did not
include an exam, and if, the instructor
or sponsor is currently an approved
seminar provider, you may submit the
seminar.
2. I recently took a seminar
and the instructor is not listed as
an approved instructor, can I still
submit the application?
Answer: No. The instructor must be
on our approved list and the curriculum
must be approved by the NCCDP. We recommend
that you contact the instructor to submit
the curriculum for approval. All approved
instructors and their sponsors are listed
on the www.nccdp.org web site by state.
3. What if the instructor does
not wish to have the course approved,
what recourse do I have to become certified.
Answer: Each application will be approved
on a “case by case” basis. The NCCDP
will need to confirm the class that
you graduated from.
4. What is the Train the Trainer
Program?
Answer: The NCCDP offers Train the
Trainer workshops for seasoned instructors
and In-service directors who wish to
present all day training seminars on
Dementia / Alzheimer’s.
5. When is the next Train the
Trainer Program?
Answer: The Train the Trainer Program
is offered twice a year and held in
different parts of the country. If you
are interested in the next program,
please email us at nationalccdp@aol.com
We will send you information when the
location and dates have been selected.
6. What is included in the Train
the Trainer Program.
Answer: The cost will include the overheads,
handouts and recommended books /videos.
The seminar will include; the curriculum,
certificates and brochures. The seminar
will also provide information on marketing
and obtaining CEU’s.
7. How long is the certification
good for and do I have to renew.
Answer: Two years and yes you will
receive a reminder notice to renew.
8. Do I have to submit additional
CEU’s when I renew my certification
in two years?
Answer: Yes. Please refer to the body
of knowledge for a list of seminars
and courses that the NCCDP will accept
for renewal of your certification.
9. Do I need a college degree
to obtain certification?
Answer: No. Only if following Option
1. If following Option 2, you need
a
high school diploma.
10. What do I receive, once
I am approved for certification?
Answer: You will receive a certificate
in the mail. Also, you will receive
a quarterly newsletter which is only
available
through
the internet. You will need to make
sure we have your email address.
11. If, I want to be an associate
member but do not wish to be certified,
can I do this?
Answer: Yes. Simply fill out the membership
form. We welcome associate members to
our organization. We will need your
email address for the quarterly online
newsletter.
12. My company wishes to become
a corporate sponsor, is this possible?
Answer: We welcome corporate sponsorship.
Please email us in confidence to 
13. In order to apply for CDP, you
must either have
a.
High school diploma, 3 years experience
in a health care field, completion
of an approved Alzheimer's and Dementia
Seminar by the NCCDP, Certified or
Licensed in a health care profession.
/ OR
b. College degree (Associate or 4
year), 3 years experience in a health
care
field, completion of an approved
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar,
Certified or
Licensed in a health care profession.
/ OR
c. Master degree, completion of an
approved Alzheimer's and Dementia
Seminar by the NCCDP and 5 years
experience
in health care field.
14. Where can I get training in Dementia
and Alzheimer's Care.
Go to Gordon
Social Work consultants for NJ.
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