Certified Dementia Care Partner
Essential Skills for Dementia Care™ (ESDC) Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) program is authored by Dementia Specialist, Tammy Pozerycki and is nationally approved and accredited by the National Institute for Dementia Education. The curriculum is research-based and builds competence, self-empowerment, and accountability around best practices in memory care, providing comprehensive education for staff at every level of care. Educating and credentialing leadership and staff reinforces a shared commitment to dignified, respectful, high-quality care. Nurses may earn 7 contact hours, and social workers may earn 7 CEs. Upon completion of the ESDC training, you can earn your credentials as a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP).
Certified Dementia Care Leader - Train the Trainer model
Organizations looking to adopt an updated, engaging, research-based train-the-trainer curriculum need look no further.
Your organization may select up to three people to become Certified Dementia Care Partners (CDCP) through a one-day training. One CDCP may then attend an additional full day with Tammy Pozerycki to become a Certified Dementia Care Leader (CDCL).
Once certified, your organization receives the complete Essential Skills for Dementia Care Insert TM curriculum, including a PowerPoint presentation, Leader Handbook, and all materials needed to train your staff. The curriculum can be used for orientation, in-services, and both credentialing and non-credentialing training.
