VIRTUAL - Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) Certification Program by LaVon Lenaway, MA, DCS, DCSCT

In this nationally and internationally-accredited dementia care training you will master an innovative cognitive-behavioral approach to care called the Dementia Connection Model© (DCM), which ties together three key concepts in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and how to provide the best quality of care. You will better understand the disease progression through the lens of the DCM and how to apply it to every aspect of dementia care. During the course, you will exercise your brain in learning how to best implement evidenced-based, non-pharmacological, sensory-based approaches and tools that are a part of the model fo care, which have been proven to positively influence the emotions for those living with dementia, enabling positive behavioral expressions, and a better connection with their caregivers. You can use these tools immediately!

 

Created by Dr. Jennifer Stelter, clinical psychologist, dementia expert, national speaker, and Johns Hopkins Press author of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease. Led by DCS Certified Trainer (DCSCT), LaVon Lenaway, MA, DCS, DCSCT , founder and owner of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services.

 

Through the DCS seminar, you’ll...

• Receive a fundamental education on this disease, why behavioral expressions occur, and how to best provide engagement and care
• Enhance the quality of life for those you care for through person-centered care and upholding a person's rights
• Learn various communication, engagement/activities, and non-pharmacological interventions and techniques
• Become well-equipped at handling ADL care
• Enable a dementia-friendly, safe environment, while preventing abuse
• Enhance your confidence in your caregiving role
• And improve your quality of life and your caregiving experience

You'll receive:

• DCS seminar with six (6) hours of validated dementia training
• Six (6) Continuing Education (CE) hours, if needed
• DCS certification valid for two (2) years
• DCS Workbook and DCS My Toolbox (Caregiver Toolbox)
• 10% off the DCI’s Online Dementia Classroom

A non-certification option is available if you are just looking for quality dementia education. This provides a more cost-effective option for family caregivers and community businesses, who do not require a certification unless desired. 

 

These certifications and CEs are provided from the Continuing Education Institute (CEII), with the approval of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, the Illinois Board of Education as well as various local, state and national professional organizations. Please check with your specific state or jurisdication board for any require approvals needed.

 

Upon course completion, you will then be awarded the DCS valid for 2 years and earn 6 continuing education (CE) credits, if needed.

 

No form of videotaping nor laptops permitted in class to preserve the integrity of the training. The power point slide deck will not be provided.

 

Logistics of the Day for this Event:

• Registration will begin at 8:50AM CST; the seminar will begin promptly at 9AM CST. 
• Training materials will be shipped to the location of your choice.
• You are required to keep your camera on as much as possible during the webinar.
• There will be one 10-15 minute break.
• The seminar should end around 4PM CST.