Options to Follow for Certification

Option 1 Fee: $100
Option 2 Fee: $75
Option 3 Fee: $100
Option 4 Fee: $100

There are 4 Options for CDP®. Please read the following options carefully to see which criteria your qualifications meet.

General Standards for Option 1
 College Graduate with a degree from an Accredited College or University.
 Must have current license or certification in your health care field.
 Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a geriatric health related field.
 Must have completed at minimum, the 7 hour NCCDP Comprehensive Dementia Curriculum taught by an approved NCCDP Certified Instructor.
 The certification is for two years. At which time, you will need to renew your certification. To apply for continued certification, you will need to complete at minimum 10 hours of continuing education in the area of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Please refer to the Education Criteria. You will receive a notice in the mail ( 2 months prior to the deadline) of your deadline for renewal.

General Standards for Option 2
 GED or High School Diploma.
 Must have current license or certification in your health care field.
 Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a geriatric health related field.
 Must have completed at minimum, the 7 hour NCCDP Comprehensive Dementia Curriculum taught by an approved NCCDP Certified Instructor
 The certification is for two years. At which time, you will need to renew your certification. To apply for continued certification, you will need to complete at minimum 10 hours of continuing education in the area of Dementia or Alzheimer’s and provide an additional 5 In-Service’s provided by their place of employment (health care setting). Please refer to the Education Criteria. You will receive a notice in the mail ( 2 months prior to the deadline) of your deadline for renewal.

General Standards for Option 3
 Graduate degree from an accredited College or University.
 Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a geriatric health related field.
 Must have completed at minimum, the 7 hour NCCDP Comprehensive Dementia Curriculum taught by an approved NCCDP Certified Instructor
 The certification is for two years. At which time, you will need to renew your certification. To apply for continued certification, you will need to complete at minimum 10 hours of continuing education in the area of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Please refer to the Education Criteria. You will receive a notice in the mail ( 2 months prior to the deadline) of your deadline for renewal.

General Standards for Option 4 (No licenses, certifications, or degrees)
The NCCDP recognizes most accrediting bodies and also recognizes that some state regulations for long term care facilities do not require certification or license for certain professions.
 This option is only for the following professions: Admissions Directors, Marketing Directors, Activities, Clergy, Volunteer Coordinators, Social Workers, In-Service Directors, and Long Term Care Consultants.
 Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in geriatric health related field.
 Must have completed at minimum, the 7 hour NCCDP Comprehensive Dementia Curriculum taught by an approved NCCDP Certified Instructor
 Must attach to this application a letter from your facility administrator which states that you are employed by the facility and qualified under your state requirements to hold the title and position for which you are employed.
 If your state long term care regulations do not require or indicate a certification or license for your profession/title, please attach a copy of the state regulation that indicates the criteria/qualifications for your profession/title.
 The certification is for two years. At which time, you will need to renew your certification. To apply for continued certification, you will need to complete at minimum 10 hours of continuing education in the area of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Please refer to the Education Criteria. You will receive a notice in the mail ( 2 months prior to the deadline) of your deadline for renewal.

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