Dementia CEU Series for Nursing Professionals

NCCDP in Partnership with AlzBetter

Discover best practices for person-centered dementia care. The courses in the Dementia CEU Series were built specifically for nursing professionals but are applicable to many other direct care workers and professionals in the long-term care industry.

ANCC Accredited & Nationally Accepted

The Dementia CEU Series is approved as continuing education content by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Comission on Accreditation.

Enhanced Skills

Elevate your nursing proficiency with our CEU-approved dementia care courses, specifically designed to enhance your skills in managing complex cognitive conditions. Gain advanced knowledge in areas like behavioral interventions, pharmacological management, and personalized care strategies. Our comprehensive curriculum empowers nursing professionals to deliver exceptional dementia care with confidence.

Improved Patient Outcomes

Achieve better patient outcomes with targeted continuing education courses focused on advanced dementia care. Learn evidence-based practices and cutting-edge techniques that directly impact patient well-being and quality of life. Our CEU-certified courses are tailored to equip nurses with the tools needed to improve care delivery and patient satisfaction in dementia care settings.

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career in nursing with specialized CEUs in dementia care, recognized by healthcare leaders nationwide. Our courses fulfill continuing education requirements for RN, LPN, and LVNs. Enhance your professional credentials and open doors to new opportunities in senior care, long-term care, and specialized nursing roles.

PRICING

Non-Member & Member Pricing

A la Carte

$10/Course

$5/Course for NCCDP certified professionals*

Course Bundle

$120

$60/year for NCCDP certified professionals*

Lowest Cost per CE Hour

Premium Package

$199

$99/year for NCCDP certified professionals*

Plus...

A $300 value!

*any active certification through NCCDP, including CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, CMDCPT, CDV, CDCM, CPCHCP, CDSGF, CFRDT, CFR-DT, CCPDT, and
CDTCP.

PRICING

Non-Member & Member Pricing

Non-Member Pricing

For any professionals not certified through NCCDP

A la Carte

$10/Course

no discount included

Unlimited Bundle

$120/year

a 33% bundle discount!

Member Pricing

For professionals that hold active certifications such as CDP, CMDCP, CADDCT, or any other NCCDP designation

A la Carte

$5/Course

no discount included

Unlimited Bundle

$60/year

a 33% bundle discount!

Our Course offerings

Courses that help you be the best dementia care provider you can be

Click on a course below to learn more.

1. False Accusations

Explore the complex causes of false accusations in individuals with dementia, including medical conditions, cognitive dysfunctions, and environmental factors. This course provides practical strategies for caregivers, such as therapeutic communication, creating safe environments, and recognizing common triggers, to effectively manage these challenging behaviors and improve the quality of life for both patients and caregivers.

2. Wanting Mother, Wanting to Go Home

Delve into the emotional and psychological reasons behind why individuals with dementia often express a desire to see their mother or go home. This course provides comprehensive strategies to address these expressions, including understanding underlying medical conditions, sensory processing issues, and creating a supportive and familiar environment to alleviate anxiety and confusion.

3. Repetitive Actions

Understand the causes and management of repetitive expressions in individuals with dementia, exploring factors like medical conditions, sensory sensitivities, and environmental triggers. This course provides caregivers with practical strategies to address these behaviors, ensuring compassionate and effective care.

4. Dressing & Undressing

Master the art of assisting individuals with dementia in dressing and undressing by understanding the physical, psychological, and environmental challenges they face. This course offers practical solutions, from adaptive clothing and motor skills assessment to creating a supportive environment and personalized care plans, ensuring dignity and ease in daily routines.

5. Getting to Appointments

Navigate the complexities of getting individuals with dementia to medical appointments by understanding the challenges posed by cognitive impairments, physical limitations, and environmental factors. This course provides practical strategies to manage transportation, prepare for visits, and ensure a calm and efficient experience for both patients and caregivers.

6. Wandering/Eloping

Understand the triggers and management strategies for wandering and eloping behaviors in individuals with dementia, focusing on medical, psychological, and environmental factors. This course offers practical solutions to enhance safety and provide effective interventions, ensuring the well-being of both patients and caregivers.

7. Hallucinations

Uncover the multifaceted causes of hallucinations and paranoia in individuals with dementia, including medical conditions, sensory deficits, and environmental factors. This course equips caregivers with practical strategies to manage these symptoms, emphasizing safety, communication techniques, and creating a supportive environment to enhance the well-being of those affected.

8. Refusing Help

Explore the underlying reasons why individuals with dementia may refuse assistance, considering factors such as medical conditions, sensory sensitivities, and psychological barriers. This course provides practical approaches to overcome resistance, ensuring compassionate and effective support for both patients and caregivers.

9. Bathing & Personal Care

Explore effective strategies for managing bathing and personal care in individuals with dementia, considering factors such as cognitive impairments, sensory sensitivities, and environmental challenges. This course offers practical solutions to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity during personal hygiene routines, enhancing the well-being of both patients and caregivers.

10. Eating & Drinking

Gain insights into the challenges of nutrition and hydration for individuals with dementia, covering factors such as medical conditions, sensory processing issues, and environmental influences. This course offers practical solutions including adaptive dining aids, creating calm eating environments, and personalized care strategies to ensure safe and enjoyable mealtimes.

11. Sundowning

Explore the underlying causes and effective management strategies for sundowning in individuals with dementia, including medical conditions, environmental influences, and social factors. This course provides practical solutions to reduce evening agitation and confusion, enhancing the quality of life for both patients and caregivers.

12. Recognition Lost

Understand the multifaceted reasons behind why individuals with dementia may fail to recognize familiar people, including medical, sensory, and environmental factors. This course provides caregivers with strategies to navigate and manage these challenges, enhancing communication and ensuring a supportive and familiar environment.

13. Oral Care

Discover effective techniques for managing oral care in individuals with dementia, addressing challenges such as sensory sensitivities, motor skill limitations, and environmental factors. This course offers practical strategies to ensure comfortable and consistent oral hygiene, enhancing the well-being and dignity of those affected.

14. Sexual Inappropriateness

Learn to effectively address sexually inappropriate behaviors in individuals with dementia by understanding the underlying medical, psychological, and environmental factors. This course provides caregivers with compassionate strategies to manage these behaviors, ensuring dignity and safety while navigating this challenging aspect of dementia care.

15. Sleep

Address the common sleep disturbances in individuals with dementia by exploring factors such as medication side effects, coexisting medical conditions, and environmental influences. This course offers comprehensive strategies for creating conducive sleep environments, managing symptoms, and establishing effective routines to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being.

16. Veterans with Dementia

Address the unique needs of veterans with dementia by understanding the impact of military service on their cognitive and emotional health. This course offers specialized strategies for managing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other veteran-specific concerns, ensuring respectful and effective care that honors their service and experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these courses CEU-approved?

Yes, the Dementia CEU Series CEU-approved by ANCC, a national nursing board. This ensures that the courses meet the high standards required for continuing education and that the credits earned are recognized for nursing licensure renewal across the U.S.**

** some individual states may require additional approval

Once you purchase a course, you will receive immediate access through your account. You can log in anytime from any device to start, pause, and complete your courses at your convenience. Certificates of completion will be available instantly after you finish each course.

All our courses are delivered online through our user-friendly platform and are completely self-paced. This allows you to complete the courses on your own schedule, making it easier to balance your continuing education with your professional and personal commitments.

Yes, upon successfully completing a course, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can download or print immediately. This certificate will include all the necessary details to submit to your state’s board of nursing for CEU credit.

You can always reprint your certification in your account.

Our customer support team is here to help! We offer support via email, and phone to assist with any technical issues or questions about the courses.

Email us: nccdpoffice@nccdp.org

Call us: 1.973.729.6601