COURSE INFORMATION FOR CDP® CURRICULUM

ICCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Curriculum Information

The following topics will be covered. Upon completion of watching the 10 videos you will be taking a 50 question True or False test. If you fail the test you will several opportunities to retake the test. Upon completion of the entire curriculum, passing the test and completing an online evaluation form, ICCDP will issue you a CDP certification via email. All modules are in English.

 

Overview, Diagnosis and Treatment 24 minutes video
Communication and Feelings 17 minutes video
Depression and Repetitive Behaviors 7 minutes video
Wandering, Hoarding, Delusions and Hallucinations 31 minutes video
Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy, and Sexuality 13 minutes video
Personal Care: Pain, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Nutrition, Falls, and Sleep Disturbances 23 minutes video
Activities- Success Oriented, Failure Free, Purposeful and Meaningful 23 minutes video
Environment 13 minutes video
Staff and Family Support & Diversity and Cultural Competence - Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar 6 minutes video
Spiritual Care and End of Life Issues 5 minutes video

 

 

 
OPTION ONE
Step One
Apply for Certification
Step Two
Wait for approval of your application
Step Three
Once approved, take online course
Step Four
Complete course, test, & evaluation
Step Five
ICCDP will email certification to you
Step Six
Renew every two years
OPTION TWO
Step One
Sign up for a seminar- see calendar to find a live trainer
Step Two
Take the seminar and complete the evaluation
Step Three
Return to ICCDP and complete a grandfather application
Step Four
Wait for approval. ICCDP will email your certification to you
Step Five
Renew every two yearsu

Certified Dementia Practitioner ® CDP®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional® CMDCP® and
Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer™ CMDCPT™

The CDP®, CMDCP®, and CMDCPT™ are global certifications recommended for those working in the health care industry and with the geriatric population. These certifications are a compliment to your chosen profession. The CDP®, CMDCP® or CMDCPT™ are not a profession, but rather a level of additional Dementia training and Dementia certification that you have received in the area of Dementia care that will enable the health care professional to provide compassionate care.

The CDP® and CMDCP® certifications are a commitment by the professional to end elder abuse and neglect through continuous training in the area of Dementia Care. Worldwide there lacks standardization in the requirements of Dementia education for front line staff and health care professionals, elder care attorneys, educators, geriatric managers who work in learning institutions, psychiatric facilities, rehabilitation centers, associations, government agencies, nursing homes, assisted living, senior communities, adult day care, hospitals, home care and hospice agencies and 55 plus communities.