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National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Certified Dementia Practitioner
(CDP)
www.nccdp.org nationalccdp@aol.com
1 877 729 5191
Benefits of Professional Certification
The Certified Dementia Practitioner is the earned credential that recognizes the highest standard in Alzheimer’s
and Dementia education and that has been achieved. The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner
(NCCDP) exists to establish credentialing mechanisms for validating proficiency in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
education and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification and certified NCCDP trainers. The NCCDP
organization ensures the highest standards in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education through the Certified
Dementia Practitioner certification process. The CDP certification demonstrates the achievement of specialized
training in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
(NCCDP) is committed to educational programs that inform Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) professionals
about new changes that influence the certification process.
The benefits of Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification are numerous to the health care
professionals. Health Care Professionals who have taken the steps to complete comprehensive training in
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and have completed certification have the necessary educational tools to
provide care to Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Certification is
essential for today’s health care professional as the dementia population continues to rise. CDP certification
recognizes the need for standards in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia education to provide quality services
by trained health care professionals in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Certified Dementia Practitioner
(CDP) works to enhance the use of new methods, theories and tools related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia care
practices.
CDP certification provides recognition, competency and a commitment in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
care education. CDP can assist with job advancement. CDP certification promotes the need for education from
which all health care professionals can benefit.
A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) completes extensive training in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Each student during training receives resources in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. These resources
include key aspects of dementia care including communication techniques, disruptive behaviors interventions
and tools for addressing concerns such as wandering, aggressive behaviors, poor nutrition and sexuality.
There are numerous benefits to obtaining this professional credential both for you as an individual and to the
health care organization.
Health care professionals seek CDP certification for many reasons.
Enhance the safe and effective best practices in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia care
To expand their knowledge through training and education.
To validate their Alzheimer’s and Dementia knowledge and skills.
A desire for continued knowledge in dementia care.
To enhance their professionalism.
Commands recognition from peers.
Mandates that they abide by a NCCDP CDP code of ethics.
Attests that their work is at a high level of Alzheimer’s and dementia expertise.
Adds credibility to your profession.
Enhances the Alzheimer’s and Dementia care overall image within the community and among peers...
Improvement in skills and knowledge.
Provide higher quality of work to the Alzheimer’s and dementia patient.
Greater understanding of the role the trained and certified CDP provides in the health care community with
Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
Demonstration of commitment to one’s chosen profession in obtaining a higher level of Alzheimer’s and
dementia education and certification as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).
Preparation for higher job responsibilities and employability.
Clarifies and articulates personal values and CDP ethics.
Enhances self esteem through peer recognition.
Increases self confidence in problem solving skills.
Increases personal and professional credibility.
Reinforces your commitment to professional excellence.
Additionally, A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is of benefit to the health care community as these are
health care professionals who have taken the added steps in learning and understanding the Dementia patient
and complications that arise with this diagnosis. It is a benefit to the health care facility to hire health care
professionals who have this certification. CDP certifications assist the employer in evaluating potential new
hires, evaluate job performance and motivate other employees to seek CDP certification.
Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP) benefits for the health care professional are:
CDP certification advances skills and knowledge in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia field.
CDP certification shows evidence of a health care professional commitment not only working with the geriatric
population but specific sub population, the Alzheimer’s / dementia client.
CDP certifications are models for other health care professionals to follow.
CDP certification provides more leaders for the health care field.
CDP certification promotes best practice in the field of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education.
Certification promotes education and in turn promotes professionalism.
Certification develops a sense of pride and provides the best Alzheimer’s and Dementia care for the patient.
Having a CDP shows the personal commitment as evidenced by their education and training above and beyond
what their peers have.
A CDP brings Dementia skills and knowledge to their agency, patients and the families.
A CDP enhances and validates the ongoing dementia care that the health care professional provides.
A CDP professional provide families with security and comfort in knowing that their loved one is being care for
by skilled, caring and competent professionals who have completed extensive comprehensive Alzheimer’s and
Dementia training.
One of the most important benefits is maintaining the CDP certification, through continued education, every two
years in order to maintain their CDP certification.
CDP recertification insures that the professional is staying informed in the latest developments.
Improved patient interventions and outcomes.
CDP professional promotes the need for certification as a means to ensure competent trained health care
professionals in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Identify other areas of dementia education and skill development in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education that
meet the changing and challenging needs of the Alzheimer’s and dementia patient in the health care industry.
Benefits to the health care organization in hiring CDP are:
A Trust and knowledge in the CDP health care professionals work.
CDP are models to other health care professionals to follow.
Patient safety and satisfaction.
Providing quality of care.
Knowledge and interventions for difficult behaviors, ADL Care and appropriate activities.
Organizational efficiencies.
Reduced staff turnover due to burn out when lacking proper training.
Increase staff retention and satisfaction.
Increases organization understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Family confidence in facilities who have hired trained and certified CDP health care professionals.
Improves facility and dementia unit image.
Demonstrates staff credibility.
Identifies leadership potential in a CDP.
Greater respect for staff who are CDP certified by peers and clients.
Offer a competitive edge when hiring CDP and providing comprehensive Alzheimer’s and Dementia training to
all staff.
CDP individuals have the knowledge to provide competent dementia care.
CDP certification is an investment in your staff and their future as their employer.
Improved patient interventions and outcomes.
To promote CDP certification as an institutional goal to validate best practice guidelines set forth by local, federal
and aging institutions and or organizations.
To ensure that continuing Alzheimer’s and Dementia education are provided and
Through continuous quality improvement show improved Alzheimer’s and dementia care by the CDP.
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is an objective measure of knowledge which validates a health care
professional is qualified to provide Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Health care employers should seek out and employ Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).
Health care employers should seek out and employ certified NCCDP / CDP Trained Alzheimer’s and Dementia
trainers to provide competent Alzheimer’s and Dementia training to staff.
The benefits for the patient who are cared for by Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) are:
Sensitive care by a trained and CDP certified Health care professionals.
Reduced risk for injury during ADL care by trained health care professionals who are CDP certified.
Provide appropriate activities for the Alzheimer’s / dementia patient.
Is able to provide sensitive psychosocial support to the patient and the families.
Educated and trained in the areas of end of life care and comfort measures for the end stage dementia patient.
(CDP)
www.nccdp.org nationalccdp@aol.com
1 877 729 5191
Benefits of Professional Certification
The Certified Dementia Practitioner is the earned credential that recognizes the highest standard in Alzheimer’s
and Dementia education and that has been achieved. The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner
(NCCDP) exists to establish credentialing mechanisms for validating proficiency in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
education and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification and certified NCCDP trainers. The NCCDP
organization ensures the highest standards in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education through the Certified
Dementia Practitioner certification process. The CDP certification demonstrates the achievement of specialized
training in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
(NCCDP) is committed to educational programs that inform Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) professionals
about new changes that influence the certification process.
The benefits of Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification are numerous to the health care
professionals. Health Care Professionals who have taken the steps to complete comprehensive training in
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and have completed certification have the necessary educational tools to
provide care to Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Certification is
essential for today’s health care professional as the dementia population continues to rise. CDP certification
recognizes the need for standards in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia education to provide quality services
by trained health care professionals in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Certified Dementia Practitioner
(CDP) works to enhance the use of new methods, theories and tools related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia care
practices.
CDP certification provides recognition, competency and a commitment in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
care education. CDP can assist with job advancement. CDP certification promotes the need for education from
which all health care professionals can benefit.
A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) completes extensive training in the area of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Each student during training receives resources in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. These resources
include key aspects of dementia care including communication techniques, disruptive behaviors interventions
and tools for addressing concerns such as wandering, aggressive behaviors, poor nutrition and sexuality.
There are numerous benefits to obtaining this professional credential both for you as an individual and to the
health care organization.
Health care professionals seek CDP certification for many reasons.
Enhance the safe and effective best practices in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia care
To expand their knowledge through training and education.
To validate their Alzheimer’s and Dementia knowledge and skills.
A desire for continued knowledge in dementia care.
To enhance their professionalism.
Commands recognition from peers.
Mandates that they abide by a NCCDP CDP code of ethics.
Attests that their work is at a high level of Alzheimer’s and dementia expertise.
Adds credibility to your profession.
Enhances the Alzheimer’s and Dementia care overall image within the community and among peers...
Improvement in skills and knowledge.
Provide higher quality of work to the Alzheimer’s and dementia patient.
Greater understanding of the role the trained and certified CDP provides in the health care community with
Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
Demonstration of commitment to one’s chosen profession in obtaining a higher level of Alzheimer’s and
dementia education and certification as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).
Preparation for higher job responsibilities and employability.
Clarifies and articulates personal values and CDP ethics.
Enhances self esteem through peer recognition.
Increases self confidence in problem solving skills.
Increases personal and professional credibility.
Reinforces your commitment to professional excellence.
Additionally, A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is of benefit to the health care community as these are
health care professionals who have taken the added steps in learning and understanding the Dementia patient
and complications that arise with this diagnosis. It is a benefit to the health care facility to hire health care
professionals who have this certification. CDP certifications assist the employer in evaluating potential new
hires, evaluate job performance and motivate other employees to seek CDP certification.
Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP) benefits for the health care professional are:
CDP certification advances skills and knowledge in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia field.
CDP certification shows evidence of a health care professional commitment not only working with the geriatric
population but specific sub population, the Alzheimer’s / dementia client.
CDP certifications are models for other health care professionals to follow.
CDP certification provides more leaders for the health care field.
CDP certification promotes best practice in the field of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education.
Certification promotes education and in turn promotes professionalism.
Certification develops a sense of pride and provides the best Alzheimer’s and Dementia care for the patient.
Having a CDP shows the personal commitment as evidenced by their education and training above and beyond
what their peers have.
A CDP brings Dementia skills and knowledge to their agency, patients and the families.
A CDP enhances and validates the ongoing dementia care that the health care professional provides.
A CDP professional provide families with security and comfort in knowing that their loved one is being care for
by skilled, caring and competent professionals who have completed extensive comprehensive Alzheimer’s and
Dementia training.
One of the most important benefits is maintaining the CDP certification, through continued education, every two
years in order to maintain their CDP certification.
CDP recertification insures that the professional is staying informed in the latest developments.
Improved patient interventions and outcomes.
CDP professional promotes the need for certification as a means to ensure competent trained health care
professionals in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Identify other areas of dementia education and skill development in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education that
meet the changing and challenging needs of the Alzheimer’s and dementia patient in the health care industry.
Benefits to the health care organization in hiring CDP are:
A Trust and knowledge in the CDP health care professionals work.
CDP are models to other health care professionals to follow.
Patient safety and satisfaction.
Providing quality of care.
Knowledge and interventions for difficult behaviors, ADL Care and appropriate activities.
Organizational efficiencies.
Reduced staff turnover due to burn out when lacking proper training.
Increase staff retention and satisfaction.
Increases organization understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Family confidence in facilities who have hired trained and certified CDP health care professionals.
Improves facility and dementia unit image.
Demonstrates staff credibility.
Identifies leadership potential in a CDP.
Greater respect for staff who are CDP certified by peers and clients.
Offer a competitive edge when hiring CDP and providing comprehensive Alzheimer’s and Dementia training to
all staff.
CDP individuals have the knowledge to provide competent dementia care.
CDP certification is an investment in your staff and their future as their employer.
Improved patient interventions and outcomes.
To promote CDP certification as an institutional goal to validate best practice guidelines set forth by local, federal
and aging institutions and or organizations.
To ensure that continuing Alzheimer’s and Dementia education are provided and
Through continuous quality improvement show improved Alzheimer’s and dementia care by the CDP.
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) is an objective measure of knowledge which validates a health care
professional is qualified to provide Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.
Health care employers should seek out and employ Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).
Health care employers should seek out and employ certified NCCDP / CDP Trained Alzheimer’s and Dementia
trainers to provide competent Alzheimer’s and Dementia training to staff.
The benefits for the patient who are cared for by Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) are:
Sensitive care by a trained and CDP certified Health care professionals.
Reduced risk for injury during ADL care by trained health care professionals who are CDP certified.
Provide appropriate activities for the Alzheimer’s / dementia patient.
Is able to provide sensitive psychosocial support to the patient and the families.
Educated and trained in the areas of end of life care and comfort measures for the end stage dementia patient.