The Center for Lifelong Learning
Dementia Care Certification
The Dementia Care Professional Certification offered by Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington in association with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana, addresses the continuing education needs of health care professionals in their efforts to deliver high quality dementia care. To earn the DPC, a total of 40 hours of course work comprising 9 individual courses is required. DPC classes will run the last Saturday of the month and be instructed by Natalie Langley-Crohn, MSW.The Dementia Care Professional Certification offered by Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington in association with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana, addresses the continuing education needs of health care professionals in their efforts to deliver high quality dementia care. To earn the DPC, a total of 40 hours of course work comprising 9 individual courses is required. DPC classes will run the last Saturday of the month and be instructed by Natalie Langley-Crohn, MSW.
Problem Solving and Managing Behavior Issues in Dementia Care
The challenging behaviors of agitation, both aggressive and non-aggressive, are explained in this session. Potential solutions and techniques are presented, with specific emphasis on topics such as combativeness, incontinence, sexuality, and wandering. (.4CEUs)
Course Number: 30246-113
Day: Saturday
Date: Mar. 31, 2012
Time: 8-11:45am
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
Physical Health and Safety
This course explores classifications of medications and how to understand and identify adverse reactions. Nutrition and hydration are addressed as well as goal setting and identifying strategies for care giving when changes in eating behaviors occur. Effective care planning to include preventative measures for falls and wounds will be addressed. (.4 CEUs)
Course Number: 30245-113
Day: Saturday
Date: Mar. 31, 2012
Time: 12:15-4pm
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
Activities of Daily Living
This course will provide an advanced look at personal and daily care. Techniques for activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and ambulation) will be discussed. Using an interactive approach, this course provides participants opportunities to explore how daily living activities can become meaningful and incorporated into daily schedules. (.4 CEUs)
Course Number: 30250-113
Day: Saturday
Date: Apr. 21, 2012
Time: 8-11:45am
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
Strategies for Better Care Environments
The potential of the physical environment, both internal and external, to play an active role in shaping and supporting independence, stimulation, and quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer¿s disease and related dementias will be explored in this course. Special emphasis will be placed on principles behind design and the importance of utilizing the environment as a therapeutic tool. (.4 CEUs)
Course Number: 30249-113
Day: Saturday
Date: Apr. 21, 2012
Time: 12:15-4pm
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
Managing Activities
This course addresses the use of activities throughout the day that are individualized for those with dementia. Tips, techniques, and examples will be used to provide a meaningful exploration of the possibilities that activities provide in allowing residents to lead the fullest life possible. Individual and group activities as well as environmental design that facilitate activities will be emphasized. (.4 CEUs)
Course Number: 30253-113
Day: Saturday
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 8-11:45am
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
Directing an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Unit
This training is designed specifically for the unit manager, staff educator, and administrator. A review of Alzheimer’s disease and care practices, administrative practices, educating staff, regulations, and ways to reduce deficiencies will be covered. (.4 CEUs)
Course Number: 30252-113
Day: Saturday
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 12:15-4pm
Location: Main Campus, Room C236
Cost: $69
