Wisdom is to be gained only as we stand upon the shoulders of those who have gone before.

~Learned Hand~

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® was formed in 2001 by a group of professionals with varying work and personal experiences in the field of dementia care. Their backgrounds include Nursing, Psychiatry, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Long Term Care Administration, Elder Law, and Home Care Administration. The Council was formed to promote standards of excellence in dementia education to professionals and other caregivers who provide services to dementia clients. As the number of dementia cases continues to increase nationally and worldwide, there is a great necessity to insure that care givers are well trained to provide appropriate, competent, and sensitive direct care and support for the dementia patient. The goal of the Council is to develop and encourage comprehensive standards of excellence in the profession and delivery of dementia care.

GET CERTIFIED! - Become a Certfied Dementia Practitioner® CDP®

Benefits of CDP Certification - CDP certification provides recognition, competency and a commitment in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care education.

Certified Dementia Care Manager™ CDCM™ - The CDCM certification demonstrates the achievement of specialized training in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Best Practices and Dementia Unit policy and procedures. This designation is for Dementia Unit Managers / Supervisors only.

The NCCDP is offering a new certification to First Responder Trainers. Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer™ CFRDT™. Congratulations to Sparta NJ and Essex County NJ entire law enforcement trainers who completed training and certification.

Free CEU's - CDP's receive FREE CEU credits from NCCDP

Calendar of Events - Alzheimers training and dementia training seminars presented by NCCDP approved instructors.

NCCDP approved seminars: Dates and locations

TRAINERS - Alzheimer's and Dementia approved instructors.