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8:30am - 5:00pm Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar – Hosted by Community Training Connection, a subsidiary of NCCDP (7 CEUs) If you are currently a Formula 40 member, please call for a discount. Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) Don’t just meet the minimum requirements for dementia education—exceed them. Community Training Connection is proud to host the official National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) curriculum. This offering is an expert-led event designed to elevate skills and inspire meaningful improvements in memory care. This course is essential for individuals seeking the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) designation. Our trainers have extensive real-world experience in long-term care, equipping participants with practical strategies they can apply right away to improve care. Course Highlights: Behavioral Management: Strategies for paranoia, hallucinations, wandering, and hoarding. Daily Care Excellence: Techniques for nutrition, dressing, and pain management. Communication & Empathy: Tools to reduce caregiver stress and foster patient dignity. Cultural Competence: Addressing diversity and spiritual care in the dementia journey.   Training Schedule: 8:30am - 10:30am Modules 1-2 10:30am - 10:45am Break 10:45am - 12:00pm Modules 3-6 (start) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 1:30pm Modules 3-6 (finish) 1:30pm - 1:45pm Break 1:45pm - 2:45pm Modules 7-8 2:45pm - 3:00pm Break 3:00pm - 5:00pm Modules 9-12 Read more

4:30pm - 8:30pm Planning Your Resident's Care (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This four‐hour course helps the administrator understand how the admissions and assessment process can set resident care on the course for success. Participants will review the requirements and procedures for admitting a new resident and planning their care. They will also assess how their current process might be improved to maximize the quality of care each resident receives. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Laughing All the Way to the Bank: How to Keep Your Workforce Happy (4 CEUs) 8:00am - 12:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) No BRN This four-hour class will review the literature regarding positive work environments and the importance of laughter and humor. Through lectures, discussions, and activities, participants will develop an appreciation for the science behind laughter and the importance of creating workplaces that encourage employees to enjoy their work. Material will also be discussed about the importance of laughter in dealing with elders and people with disabling conditions, as it affects the types of activities planned and developed for that population.   Dementia: Engaging Activities (2 CEUs) 12:30pm - 2:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This two-hour course is a new way to look at activities and how to create an activity program that provides meaning and growth for individuals with dementia. Too often, activity programs focus on fixing deficits and are called therapeutic interventions. The focus must be on the interests of the individual to provide meaningful and engaging activities and to provide truly person-centered activities.   Regulations: Residents' Personal Rights (2 CEUs) 2:30pm - 4:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This course provides participants with the knowledge and ability to understand and apply the daily practice of ensuring Residents' Rights. This course is based on the client rights under the Lanterman Act passed in 1969 and CDSS Title 22.   Preparing for the Holidays (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36148) Residential Care for the Elderly (36149) Group Home (36150) STRTP (36151) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses The holidays are difficult for all of us, but they pose a particular challenge in residential care.  Administrators have to navigate increased demands on their time, family dynamics, resident psychosocial needs, staff days off, and their stress! This course provides tips and tricks to make even the most stressful holidays fun and memorable for everyone. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Dementia: Strategies for Person Centered Care (4 CEUs) 8:00am - 12:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This four-hour course is designed specifically for those working in residential care settings with individuals living with dementia. We’ll focus on person-centered care strategies tailored to promote dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement within these environments. Participants will gain a deep understanding of dementia, regulatory updates relevant to residential care, and practical approaches to enhance the quality of life for residents affected by dementia.   End of Life Issues (4 CEUs) 12:30pm - 4:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This four‐hour course covers issues for administrators who may deal with residents at the end of life. Students will have an opportunity to look at their issues about death, dying, grieving, and coping. Because of the increased life span of individuals with developmental disabilities, those operating adult homes will find information helpful for all levels of staff.   Restricted and Prohibited Conditions and Postural Supports (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) No GH/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This two‐hour course identifies conditions that are either restricted or prohibited in residential care, as well as appropriate conditions for the use of postural supports. Requirements for retaining residents with restricted conditions or postural supports will be reviewed. Read more

4:30pm - 8:30pm Evening Class!   Dementia: Science and Heart (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Elderly No Group Home/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This course offers an overview of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and related conditions, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and person-centered care. Participants will learn about risk factors, dementia types, and how to distinguish dementia from other  cognitive impairments. The course also covers trauma-informed care, culture change, and relationship-centered practices, highlighting the importance of a supportive, low-stress environment for both caregivers and individuals with  dementia. By the end of the course, participants will gain practical knowledge on managing medications, supporting families, addressing stigma, and applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to provide compassionate, effective care.   Dementia: Dignity & Diversity (2 CEUs) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Elderly No Group Home/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This course covers essential topics for providing compassionate, holistic dementia care. Participants will explore the role of intimacy and sexuality, as well as strategies for addressing sexual behaviors in dementia. The course also emphasizes the importance of meaningful activities, music, and diversity in care. Key areas include recognizing and preventing elder abuse, managing stress, responding to emergencies, and addressing spiritual needs. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for compassionate palliative and end-of-life  care, ensuring dignity and respect for individuals with dementia at all stages of their journey. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Medications: The SMART Approach (5 CEUs) 8:00am - 1:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This 5-hour course will cover Title 22 regulations regarding medication assistance to meet requirements and best practices. This course will prepare participants from all residential facility types on those requirements. Can also be used by live-in staff to prepare to assist with the self-administration of medications in a residential care facility. The course will also review training methods so participants can train others.   Digging Deeper into Infectious Diseases (HIV, AIDS and TB) (5 CEUs) 1:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This five-hour updated course provides the most current information on HIV, AIDS, and TB necessary for ARF administrators and is also relevant for GH, STRTP, and RCFE administrators. The content includes hepatitis, MRSA, and other common infectious diseases in residential care. While the state requirements focus on client issues, this course also addresses employee concerns. Read more