Dementia Training
Our Mission
Exceptional memory care begins with leadership who invest in ongoing dementia education and support for their staff.
Clear Guidance experts deliver education with passion, knowledge, and real-life experience to provide the most updated, comprehensive, and inspiring dementia curriculum.
Tammy Pozerycki, who leads Clear Guidance's training programs, is a Dementia Specialist with over 24 years of experience.
Partner with Clear Guidance and increase the quality of life for your clients, residents, patients, participants, families, and staff.
Essential Skills for Dementia Care Certification Program
Unlock Expertise in Dementia Care with Our Credentialing Program
Are you a healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with dementia? Elevate your skills and knowledge with our Essential Skills for Dementia Certification Program!
Our comprehensive program is designed to provide you with the latest insights, techniques, and best practices in dementia care. Whether you're seeking to enhance your career, improve resident outcomes, or support a loved one, this certification offers the tools and confidence you need to excel.
Why Choose Our Certification?
- Expert-Led Training: Learn from industry leaders and experienced dementia care specialists.
- Flexible Learning: We can train and certify groups of Direct Care Staff to become Certified Dementia Care Partners and/or certify a leader in your organization who can become your Certified Dementia Care Leader.
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios to apply what you learn immediately.
- Recognized Accreditation: Boost your credentials with a certification that is respected and recognized by the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE).
- Supportive Community: Join a network of like-minded professionals and caregivers dedicated to improving dementia care.
Who Should Enroll?
- Eldercare professionals (Nurses, Social Workers, Resident Care Directors, Program Directors, Home Care Owners/Managers, Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, Therapists/Mental Health Professionals)
- Direct care staff (Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Home Care, Hospice)
- Caregivers and family members
- Anyone passionate about dementia care
Program Highlights:
- Understanding dementia and its effects on the brain
- Communication strategies tailored for individuals with dementia
- Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms
- Creating dementia-friendly environments
- Legal and ethical considerations in dementia care
What our Essential Skills for Dementia Care (ESDC) Credentialing Program offers:
- Partnership between your organization and Board-Certified Dementia Educator and Specialist
- Adoption of Essential Skills for Dementia Care credentialing curriculum approved through the National Institute for Dementia Education
- Leadership training and coaching to become proficient Certified Dementia Care Leaders
- Certified Leaders are qualified to train direct care partners to become Certified Dementia Care Partners
- Certified Leaders are qualified to train Essential Skills for Dementia Care to non-direct care staff
- Clear Guidance Certified Dementia Care Leaders may provide your staff training and credentialing as Certified Dementia Care Partner
- Re-certification with updated research-based curriculum every two years
Don't miss this opportunity to become a certified expert in dementia care.
Enroll today and make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by dementia.
Staff Education and Training
Healthcare Staff Require Dementia Education
These modules are designed by Dementia Specialist, Tammy Pozerycki. Her years of knowledge and experience created a platform of engaging and interactive educational programs.
Topics Include:
- Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Syndrome
- Dementia is Not a Diagnosis
- Managing Behavioral Symptoms through Knowledge of Good Communication
- Sexuality and Intimacy Needs of People with Dementia
- Deciphering Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
- Alternatives in Antipsychotic Medication Use
- Best Practices of Care Partnering for Successful ADL Care
- Recognizing, Responding, Reporting, and Preventing Abuse and Neglect
- Person-Centered Care through Cultural Competence
- Creating a Day of Purposeful Engagement
- And More
First Responder Training
Creating Dementia Friendly Communities
First Responders commonly encounter situations where they must engage with a person with dementia. These include: a missing person, car accident, erratic driving, inappropriate sexual expression, leaving without paying, domestic disturbance, false reports, medical emergencies, and more.
This 2-hour OEMS approved specialized dementia curriculum for First Responders is necessary for Police, Fire, EMTs, and Paramedics. This will undoubtedly increase understanding and competency for successful interactions between you and the community you are serving.
Sponsor a CEU Program
CEU Programs
Showcase your organization with an opportunity to present your expertise to healthcare professionals.
Maintain your referral relationships by sponsoring and hosting an in-person or live online continuing education program, facilitated by Dementia Specialist, Tammy Pozerycki.
Continuing education credits may be offered for nurses, social workers, and case managers