Learn Best Practices for Dementia Care and Caregiver Support
Clinicians, enhance your skills with this free online clinical training course from the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).
Dementia Course for Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, and Care Managers
Dementia affects more than 6.7 million Americans, with 14 million projected cases by 2060. Patients living with dementia require complex care, placing immense responsibility on family and caregivers. CAPC’s free clinical course, Caring for the Caregivers of People Living With Dementia is an introduction to our Best Practices in Dementia Care and Caregiver Support curriculum.
This evidence-based course will help you:
- Understand the population of dementia caregivers, their many responsibilities, and the impact of caregiving on the caregiver
- Assess caregiver well-being
- Take steps to ensure that caregivers’ needs are met
- Identify local sources of respite care, support groups, caregiver education, and safe return programs, and refer caregivers to these services
Earn Free CE Credits and MOC Credits
CAPC members can improve their skills while earning free continuing education credits, along with free ABIM MOC credits for physicians. Not sure if your organization is a member? Check here, and create an account to start earning!
Not yet a member? After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. Learn more about CAPC Membership at capc.org/membership.