Dementia Care Training & Certification

Comprehensive Dementia Care Training for Professionals

Choose the right pathway for your goals: individual credential training, instructor training for organizations, workforce recognition, consulting, implementation support, and dementia-friendly environment solutions.

Build SkillsImprove person-centered, ability-focused dementia care.
Earn CredentialsSupport professional recognition and training pathways.
Train TeamsCreate consistent care practices across your organization.
Improve OutcomesSupport function, safety, quality of life, and de-escalation.

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Training pathways

Choose the dementia care training path that fits your goals

Each program card below is designed to make the next step easier. Use the quick form on any card to start registration interest for that specific pathway.

PATH 1: Individual

Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential Training

Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential - DCCS

Strengthen your dementia care knowledge and earn a recognized credential through convenient virtual training. Learn practical strategies that help improve outcomes, support retained abilities, and enhance person-centered care—all from your own computer.

  • Learn the Dementia Capable Care Model and Allen Cognitive Levels
  • Improve communication, engagement, and quality of life outcomes
  • Apply practical, evidence-based strategies immediately
  • Develop effective care planning and goal-writing skills
  • Earn the Dementia Capable Care Specialist (DCCS) credential
  • Online training with flexible virtual participation
  • Continuing education credits available for select professions

Best for: Nurses, therapists, social workers, activity professionals, care partners, and dementia care professionals.

DCCS Pathway Credential Training
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PATH 2: TRAIN Organizations

Become a Certified Dementia Care Instructor

Dementia Capable Care Instructor Credential - DCC-CI

Train staff within your organization or expand dementia education throughout your community through flexible classroom or virtual certification training. This program helps organizations create sustainable, long-term dementia care education, reduce reliance on repeated external training, lower ongoing staff training costs, and build internal expertise. By sharing dementia care education beyond your organization, you can help improve patient outcomes, strengthen care coordination, build community capacity, and position your organization as a trusted dementia care resource within your region.

  • Train and coach staff using the Dementia Capable Care program
  • Create a more consistent dementia capable culture
  • Build internal expertise that grows with your organization
  • Reduce reliance on repeated external training
  • Lower long-term staff training costs
  • Deliver dementia education within your organization or throughout your community
  • Access training materials and ongoing educational resources

Best for: Healthcare leaders, educators, trainers, consultants, and organizations looking to create sustainable dementia care education programs.

DCC-CI Pathway Train-the-Trainer
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Implementation & support

Turn dementia care training into practical change

Training is powerful, but some organizations need tools, coaching, environmental guidance, or customized consultation to make the work actionable and sustainable.

Implementation Solutions

Use care planning tools, job aids, competency resources, program audits, family education, and implementation support to help translate training into daily practice.

  • Assessment and care plan tools
  • Training job aids and competency tools
  • Memory care program audit support

Supportive Environment Solutions

Create dementia-friendly and aging-supportive environments that reinforce person-centered, cognitively supportive care.

  • Environmental audits
  • Environmental design guidance
  • Consultation for environment-focused projects

Dementia Capable Care Consultation

Partner with experienced dementia care professionals for special projects, program improvement, problem-solving, or organization-wide care initiatives.

  • Customized consultation services
  • Mentorship and project support
  • Practical guidance for complex dementia care goals

Products & Renewal Programs

Support ongoing learning with implementation resources, Claudia Allen/Allen Cognitive Level tools, and certification renewal pathways for instructors in good standing.

  • DCS resources and product catalog
  • Instructor certification renewal
  • Continuing development support

Best-in-class instructors and support

Dementia Care Specialists combines professional dementia care training, consulting expertise, account manager support, and evidence-based models to help professionals and organizations improve care quality, staff confidence, and outcomes.

Experienced InstructorsSubject matter experts skilled in learner engagement, facilitation, and healthcare staff training.
Account Manager SupportPersonal guidance to help partners choose solutions and meet learning goals.
CEU GuidanceTraining may support contact hours or CEU pathways depending on program and provider.
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