Dementia touches so many lives.
And whether you’re a social worker, counselor, nurse or work in behavioral health or healthcare in almost any capacity …
… you’re very likely to treat someone with dementia or someone who has a loved one facing it.
But dementia isn’t just about memory loss. You need to understand how it impacts behavior, communication, and daily functioning – and what you need to do to provide the best possible care.
That’s why we created this training with dementia care expert Jonna Phelps MA, LPC, who has helped clinicians across the country provide specialized, compassionate care to individuals and families facing the challenges of aging and cognitive decline. So that you too can be prepared for the unique challenges that Alzheimer’s and dementia can bring.
You’ll learn how to:
This training gives you the key pieces you need to know fast, so you can recognize the warning signs, understand the diagnostic process, and use today’s best practices for working with these patients.
Whether you want to be prepared with a foundational understanding for better care, or looking to meet a mandatory CE requirement, this is the training you need.
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your licensing board's rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
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Earn up to 1.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association to offer continuing education for counsellors and psychotherapists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This self-study activity is approved for 1.0 credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 1.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement
PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2029. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities offered by providers approved by the ASWB ACE program for ongoing professional development.
This self-study activity qualifies for 1.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 contact hours. Expires: 10/01/2028.
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PESI, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider # 3322. This Distance-Learning Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs Intermediate , OT Service Delivery; Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Full attendance at this live activity qualifies for 1.0 contact hours. |
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Alzheimer's & Other Dementias CE Training (2.1 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Alzheimer's & Other Dementias CE Training - French (2.1 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Alzheimer's & Other Dementias CE Training - Italian (2.1 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Alzheimer's & Other Dementias CE Training - German (2.1 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Alzheimer's & Other Dementias CE Training - Spanish (2.1 MB) | 41 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Jonna Phelps, MA, LCPC, graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago with a MA in clinical psychology. Her qualifications as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and certifications in care management and dementia care reflect her commitment to providing specialized, compassionate care to individuals and families facing the challenges of aging and cognitive decline.
With over 20 years of experience in various care settings, including community outreach, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities, Jonna is well-equipped to address the emotional and psychological needs of both seniors and their families. Her focus on person-centered care, treatment aimed at validation, and the promotion of individual strengths highlights her holistic approach to improving the quality of life for her clients.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jonna Phelps maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with GROW Therapy and Betterhelp Online Counseling. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jonna Phelps has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Define Dementia, Understand Reversible and Irreversible Causes
Understand the Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Understand Treatment Options and Current Strategies for Disease Management
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