Career Training

This training is designed for professionals and personal caregivers who frequently interact with people with dementia. Those who would benefit from this training include: nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physicians, social services, occupational, speech and physical therapists, home health aides, dietitians, massage and aroma therapists, recreation and activities professionals, music and art therapists, dentists, dental hygienists, EMTs, paramedics, assisted living staff and many more.

This educational activity is provided by Schoolcraft College, an approved continuing education provider under the Michigan Board of Nursing Administrative Rule R338.10602(g). All classes are approved for continuing education contact hours for nurses through Schoolcraft College, continuing education contact hours for social workers through the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative, and CEUs for other healthcare professionals. Students will receive a certificate at the end of each successfully completed class documenting the number of CEUs earned.

There are no prerequisites prior to enrolling in our Dementia Care Certificate program. Our dementia care classes are designed to accommodate all levels of education and experience, from entry level professionals to those with extensive experience in the field.  

It is recommended that Fundamentals of Dementia Care be taken first. Other classes may be taken in any sequence.

Students are required to complete all required and elective classes at Schoolcraft College to satisfy the certificate requirements. Transfers will not be accepted.

All books and materials are included in the class fee and will be distributed in class.

Instructors are selected by the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) and approved by Schoolcraft College. Each instructor goes through comprehensive training and is given specific instruction on our quality standards of teaching. 

To qualify for a Dementia Care Certificate, participants must successfully complete five required classes and two elective classes, totaling 16-19 hours of coursework.  Students must attend all class sessions and pass the competency exam given at the end of each class in order to receive their certificate.

Upon successful completion of the required classes, students must contact Schoolcraft College CEPD by emailing cepd@schoolcraft.edu or calling (734) 462-4448 to request their certificate. Your information will be verified by our staff and the certificate will be mailed to your home. 

1. Register online at WebAdvisor
2. Bring in the registration form with payment to the McDowell Center, Livonia Campus
3. Mail the registration form with payment to: Schoolcraft College – Cashier, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152