OVERVIEW
Strengthen Dementia Care Capabilities in Your Workforce
Today, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a number expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050. Prepare your workforce to help meet this growing need—providing memory and dementia care in home and community settings—with the Community-Based Memory and Dementia Care Certificate from the Leavitt School of Health.
In this certificate, your staff will learn how to:
- Recognize cognitive, behavioral, and functional characteristics of dementia.
- Apply communication and behavioral support strategies for individuals living with dementia.
- Plan supportive care environments that promote safety and well-being.
- Coordinate community resources and support for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Cost
$799
3 months of access*
Courses
2 online courses
5 total credits
Time to Complete
3 months
No set class times
*If your employees need more time, their enrollment will automatically transition to a $199 monthly subscription until they’re finished. It can be cancelled at any time.
COURSES
Community-Based Memory and Dementia Care Certificate
The Community-Based Memory and Dementia Care Certificate helps your staff provide specialized dementia care, supporting individuals in home health, assisted living, long-term care, clinics, and other outpatient and community settings.
Course Structure
The certificate consists of two competency-based courses. Through curated readings, videos, scenarios, knowledge checks, and a final project, your staff will build foundational and specialized knowledge and demonstrate their ability to apply what they’ve learned to the needs of individuals, families, and care partners in community settings. A bachelor’s degree is not required.
The 2 courses in this program are:
- Recognizing dementia symptoms and cognitive changes
- Applying assessment findings to care planning
- Communicating effectively with individuals with dementia
- Responding to behavioral and emotional changes
- Creating safe, supportive care environments
- Collaborating with families and caregivers
- Identifying safety risks in home and community settings
- Adapting home environments to support safety and dignity
- Partnering with families and providers to align care
- Coordinating community resources and care transitions
- Coaching caregivers in person-centered care
- Supporting caregiver well-being and changing care needs
BUSINESS OUTCOMES
Turn Dementia Care Skills into Better Outcomes
Healthcare professionals in community settings play an important role in supporting patients and families as their needs change over time. Building your staff’s dementia care capabilities can improve workforce preparedness, patient and caregiver satisfaction, and your organization’s ability to meet shifting needs.
Roles That Can Benefit
Healthcare professionals supporting individuals living with memory loss or dementia, including:
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Certified nursing assistants
- Emergency medical technicians
- Healthcare social workers
- Allied healthcare professionals
COST
An Affordable Certificate
The certificate cost includes program access, e-textbooks, and learning resources. Enrolled employees have three months to complete the certificate at their own pace.
*If your employees need more time, their enrollment will automatically transition to a $199 monthly subscription until they’re finished. It can be cancelled at any time.
$799*
Payment Plan Option
3 monthly payments of $266.33
*If your employees need more time, their enrollment will automatically transition to a $199 monthly subscription until they’re finished. It can be cancelled at any time.
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect from This Certificate
Requirements
- Must have internet access, a computer, and an external webcam.
- Required to submit performance assessments to our WGU Evaluation Team. Each assessment may be attempted two times before additional support is necessary.
- This certificate does not require a bachelor’s degree for enrollment.
Expectations
- This certificate will be self-directed, like other WGU competency-based courses, allowing for the completion of modules as quickly as the material is mastered.
Why Choose a WGU Certificate?
WGU certificates are focused, non-degree programs designed to help you build specialized, career-relevant skills in months. With year-round enrollment, you can start when you’re ready and progress through your certificate as quickly as you master the material. Learn more about WGU certificates.
Job-Ready Skills
Our certificate programs are developed with employer input to reflect real workforce needs.
Never Alone
Access mentors and career services to help guide you from start to finish.
University-Backed
Earn a credential from an accredited university with more than 29 years of experience providing quality higher education.
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