CE Workshop: Cultural Competency & Dementia (1 hour)

Cultural Competency & Dementia (1 hour)

This CE workshop addresses the changes that occur as a result of dementia and the importance of having a basic understanding of the cultural past of the individual in order to provide the best care throughout disease progression.

This session will also identify the importance of understanding our own cultural views and how they affect care. The course utilizes lecture, role-playing techniques, and engaging activities to produce a learning experience, which facilitates information retention.

After completing this course:
1) Participants will be able to define two components of culture.
2) Participants will be able to identify the role cultural competency plays in dementia care.
3) Participants will be able to explain the importance of culturally competent care in interactions with the individual with dementia and their families.

This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards – ASWB NJ CE Course Approval Program Provider #55 Course #1700 from xx/xx/2018 to xx/xx/20xx. Social workers will receive the following type and number of credit(s): Social & Cultural Competence 1

The course is approved for 1 credit hour by NEMSD and is structured for nurses, social workers and case managers at all levels of their professional career.

The course is a live presentation by either of our approved dementia coaches at the host’s location:

Kerry C. Mills is a MPA with a Specialization in Health Administration from Long Island University and a BS in International Marketing from Arizona State University. She is the author of two books relative to dementia care and has held high-level management positions in dementia-exclusive organizations serving people with cognitive impairment. Click here to learn more about Kerry.

Amy E. Matthews holds a BA in Human Development from Mount Vernon College, Washington DC, and is a recognized expert in the field of dementia care, completing 13-years of service with the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association which culminated with her role as Associate Director of Education and Training. She served as Executive Director of one of Arden Courts’ Alzheimer’s-exclusive communities with 56 cognitively impaired residents. Click here to learn more about Amy.

There is no charge for this workshop, but is by invitation only at the discretion of the organization hosting the course at their designated location and time schedule.

The typical course outline is as follows:

This course is offered in voluntary compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Please inform us of any special needs you have. We will do our best to accommodate you.

In order to receive official certification of attendance, all participants are required to be in attendance for the full duration of the course and complete the evaluation form provided by the presenter. Certificates of Completion are awarded at the close of the presentation or they will be physically or electronically mailed to participants within 15 business days of the date of the event.

In the event of a grievance/complaint regarding this course, please contact Jack Mills, Team Coordinator, Engaging Alzheimer’s LLC at jack@engagingalzheimers.com or 914-962-0997

For further information, please contact the host organization as detailed on the promo flyer for the specific event.