CareAcademy Package: Dementia Care

CareAcademy’s Dementia Care package boasts over 265 training resources, totaling 185+ hours of engaging content for your non-medical caregiving team. In addition to meeting essential compliance requirements, the Dementia Care package includes:

- 100 hours of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
- CareAcademy’s 10-hour Dementia Care Certification, reviewed and recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association

Committed to compliance

Our training meets public and private pay requirements in all 50 states, with ongoing updates to meet changing state requirements—so you can be confident in your compliance.

Best-in-class caregiver training

Providing consistent, best-in-class care starts with your caregiver team. In addition to core training, the Dementia Care package includes advanced classes and topical videos covering chronic conditions your clients face. With just-in-time training, you can tailor quality care for each of your clients.

Administrative advantage

Backed by world-class support from the CareAcademy team, you will access easy-to-use administrator dashboards with multi-location insights and reporting. Create and assign curriculums by role to ensure your entire team has the right training at the right time. And with our back-office software integrations, CareAcademy training fits seamlessly into your existing agency operations.

CareAcademy Dementia Care Classes

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

Introduction to Dementia Care

Communicating with a Person with Dementia

End of Life Dementia Care

Addressing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia

Safety in Dementia

The Science of Dementia

Parkinson’s Disease Dementia

Clients’ Rights and Abuse Prevention for Older Adults Living with Dementia

Addressing Dementia-Related Behaviors When Assisting with ADLs

Assisting an Older Adult Living with Dementia with Bathing

Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Oral Hygiene

Assisting an Older Adult Living with Dementia with Eating

Activities for Older Adults Living with Dementia

Mobility and Falls Prevention for Older Adults Living with Dementia

Person-Centered Care for Older Adults Living with Dementia

Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with ADLs

Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Grooming

Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Dressing

Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Toileting

Mobility and Falls Prevention for Older Adults Living with Dementia

Anxiety in Older Adults Living with Dementia

Video: What is Dementia?

Video: Keeping an Older Adult with Dementia Safe at Home

CareAcademy Core Compliance Classes

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

What Does it Mean to Be a Professional Caregiver?

Communicating with Older Adults

Sexual Harassment Prevention

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace NEW

Working with an Aging Population

Professionalism: Communication, Problem Solving & Cultural Competency

Clients’ Rights, HIPAA & Elder Abuse Prevention

Observation, Reporting and Documentation: Part 1

Observation, Reporting and Documentation: Part 2

Observation, Reporting and Documentation: Part 3

Assisting with Personal Care Through ADLs

Assisting with Oral Hygiene

Assisting with Independent Living Through IADLs

Overview of Transfers & Mobility Equipment

Assisting with Range of Motion Exercises

Assisting with Activities & Recreational Therapy at Home

Overview of End of Life Care

Overview of Arthritis Care

Assisting with Medication Self-Administration: Part 1

Overview of Skin Care & Wound Prevention

Assisting with Medication Self-Administration: Part 2

Medication Administration Basics

Overview of Body Systems & Medical Terminology

Overview of Nutrition & Food Preparation

Modifying Diets to Assist with Difficulty Chewing

Maintaining a Clean & Healthy Environment (Infection Control)

Overview of COVID-19

Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Procedures

Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 1

Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 2

Recognizing Fire and Medical Emergencies

Performing Basic First Aid During Medical Emergencies

Performing Basic First Aid During Medical Non-Emergencies

Light Housekeeping Techniques

Overview of Mental Illness Care

Emergency Planning and Response NEW

CareAcademy Chronic Condition Classes

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse for Direct Care Workers NEW

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV): New York State Supplement NEW

Providing Homecare to LGBT Older Adults

Introduction to Long-Term Care

Vital Signs: Part 1

Vital Signs: Part 2

Assisting with Bathing

Assisting with Elimination Needs

Assisting with Oral Feeding

Overview of Cancer Care

Overview of Heart Disease Care

Overview of Parkinson’s Disease Care

Overview of Diabetes Mellitus Care

Overview of Care After a Stroke

Gastrointestinal Issues: Heartburn, Constipation & Diarrhea

Obesity & Weight Management

Overview of HIV/AIDS

Non-Drug Pain Management

Managing Breathing Difficulties

Performing Catheter Care

Performing Ostomy Care

Preparing Meals to Meet Cultural, Ethnic, Religious, and Dietary Needs

Personal Protective Equipment for Home Care

Overview of Depression Care

Overview of Anxiety Care

Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention NEW

Overview of Physical Disabilities & Chronic Conditions NEW

Anxiety in Older Adults Living with Dementia NEW

CareAcademy Advanced Classes

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

Overview of Intellectual Disability Care

CareAcademy Core Video Library

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

Hand Hygiene

Donning and Doffing Gloves

Assistance with Bedpan Use

Tub Bath or Shower

Oral Hygiene

Assisting with Medication Self-Administration: The Five Rights

Assisting an Older Adult to Walk Safely

Assisting an Older Adult to Fall Safely

Assisting an Older Adult to Transfer Using a Gait Belt

Assisting an Older Adult to Transfer from a Wheelchair to a Car

Moving an Older Adult Up in Bed

Assisting an Older Adult to Sit at the Side of the Bed

Proper Body Mechanics & Safety

Reporting the Client’s Condition

Incident Reports

Characteristics of Good Documentation

Reporting Emergencies

Understanding Your Client’s Rights

Client Confidentiality

Determining Normal vs. Abnormal Skin Conditions

Skin and Wound Care

Preventing Contractures

Understanding Tuberculosis

Caring for Clients with Active Tuberculosis

Providing Assistance with Oral Feeding

Understanding Restraints

Assisting Clients with Hearing Aid Use and Care NEW

CareAcademy Specialized Video Library

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available

English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

Health Care Proxy

Living Will

Setting Clear Goals and Priorities

Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Determining Normal vs. Abnormal Conditions

Documentation Problems

How to Administer Oral Liquids

Active Range of Motion for the Upper Body

Taking a Tympanic Temperature

Dealing with Conflict

What is Empathy?

HIV Transmission and Infection

Defining Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect

Types of Elder Abuse

Preventing Elder Abuse

Objective Observations: Senses

Subjective Observations

Reporting Elder Abuse

Advance Directives

Supporting a Client with Mental Illness

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Illness

Assisting with Physical Needs at the End of Life

Assisting with Emotional Needs at the End of Life

Last Moments of Life

Immediately After Death

The Integumentary System

The Musculoskeletal System

The Cardiovascular System

Monitoring Clients with Cardiovascular Conditions

The Brain and Nervous System

The Respiratory System

Monitoring Clients with Respiratory Conditions

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

The Urinary System

The Digestive System

Recognizing When a Modified Diet is Needed

Basics of Food and Nutrition

Observing and Monitoring Nutrition

Food and Liquid Texture Modifications

Understanding Temperature

Taking an Oral Temperature

How to Report Temperature

Understanding Pulse

Taking a Pulse

Understanding Respiration

Taking Respirations

Understanding Blood Pressure

Taking Blood Pressure

Observing and Reporting Pain

Assessing Pain

Physical and Verbal Cues of Pain

Heat and Ice for Treating Pain

Assistance with Urinal Use

Observing the Urinary System

Understanding Prescription Labels

Purpose and Types of Medications

Observing and Documenting Medication Self-Administration

Storing and Handling Medications

Assisting with the Use of Oxygen

What is a Stroke?

What is Parkinson's Disease?

Assisting an Older Adult to Transfer Using a Mobility Device

Assisting an Older Adult to Transfer Using a Slide Board

Assisting with Hoyer Lifts

Assisting with Mobility Devices

Assisting with Wheelchairs

Active Range of Motion for the Lower Body

Passive Range of Motion

Empyting a Urinary Catheter Drainage Bag

Changing and Cleaning a Urinary Catheter Drainage Bag

How to Perform Digital Stimulation

Defining Long-Term Care

Defining Scope of Practice

Direct Care Workers and the Care Team

Understanding Tube Feeding Using a Syringe (Bolus Method)

Understanding Tube Feeding Using the Gravity Drip Method

Understanding Tube Feeding Using a Feeding Pump

Cleaning the Gastrostomy Site

Overview of Human Needs

Providing Skin Care

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) NEW

Your Role as a Direct Care Worker: Emergency Planning and Response NEW

Assisting Your Client with Making an Evacuation Plan NEW

Emergency Kits: Preparing a Stay at Home Kit NEW

Emergency Kits: Preparing an Evacuation Kit NEW

Evacuating Your Client NEW

Providing Perineal Care NEW

Introduction to Substance Abuse in Older Adults NEW

Identifying Substance Abuse NEW

Caring for a Client with a Substance Use Disorder NEW

Bathing a Client in Bed NEW

Introduction to Antidepressants NEW

Introduction to Anti-Anxiety Medications NEW

Introduction to Mood Stabilizers NEW

Introduction to Antipsychotic Medication NEW

Providing Skin Care NEW

Providing Nail Care NEW

Positive Approach (Teepa Snow) Dementia Training

100 hours of content from Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading educators on dementia and dementia care

Teepa Snow | In-Home Dementia Care: Tips & Techniques

Teepa Snow | It’s All in Your Approach

Teepa Snow | Lewy Body Dementia

Teepa Snow | Living at Home with Mid to Later Stage Dementia

Teepa Snow | Maintain Your Brain: Dementia Risk Reduction & Life After Diagnosis

Teepa Snow | Practical Tips for Better Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Teepa Snow | Progression of Dementia

Teepa Snow | Senior Care Options: Insider’s Tips for Selecting the Best Care Level for Changing Abilities

Teepa Snow | Spirituality in Dementia Car

Teepa Snow | The Inevitable Hospital Stay—How to Advocate for Your Loved One with Dementia

Teepa Snow | The Journey of Dementia

Teepa Snow | Understanding Frontotemporal Dementias

Teepa Snow | Understanding Vascular Dementia

Teepa Snow | Why, When and How to Seek Professional Senior Care—Your Guide to Making the Right Choice

Teepa Snow | Seeing it From the Other Side: Part 1

Teepa Snow | Seeing it From the Other Side: Part 2

Teepa Snow | Seeing it From the Other Side: Part 3

Teepa Snow | Seeing it From the Other Side: Part 4

Teepa Snow | The art of Alzheimer’s care: innovative strategies (Français)

Teepa Snow | Dementia and the LGBTQ Community: A Discussion with Professionals

Teepa Snow | Sexuality and Intimacy for Professional Care Partners

Teepa Snow | Dementia and Developmental Disabilities: What’s Happening

Teepa Snow | PAC Skills Make the Difference

Teepa Snow | Meaningful Activities

Teepa Snow | Advanced Care Skills in Late-Stage Dementia

Teepa Snow | The Art of Caregiving

Teepa Snow | Dementia Care Provision

Teepa Snow | Brain Changes

Teepa Snow | Challenging Behaviors

Teepa Snow | Becoming Dementia Aware

Teepa Snow | Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care

Teepa Snow | Creating Quality of Life in Dementia Care

Teepa Snow | Dental Care for People with Dementia

Teepa Snow | Designing a Supportive Dementia Care Environment

Teepa Snow | The Art of Caring (Español)

Teepa Snow | End of Life Care & Letting Go

Teepa Snow | Filling the Day with Meaning

Teepa Snow | How to Get Your Staff Engaged in Better Care Techniques

Teepa Snow | Improving Communications in Dementia Care

Teepa Snow | Improving Emergency Services for Dementia Patients

CareAcademy State-Specific Classes

Closed Captions and Foreign Language Subtitles Available English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese for certain classes

State-Specific Compliance Classes

Sexual Harassment Prevention: California State Supplement

Sexual Harassment Prevention: Delaware State Supplement

Sexual Harassment Prevention: Illinois State Supplement

Sexual Harassment Prevention: New York State Supplement

Washington State Orientation Training

Recognizing and Preventing Abuse of Older Persons: Nevada

Methods and Techniques to Prevent Skin Breakdown: Oregon State Supplement

The Importance of Proper Hydration: Oregon State Supplement

Florida Law on HIV Testing and Confidentiality: Supplement

Tuberculosis Training, Testing, and Reporting Requirements: New York State Supplement

Food Labels and Special Diets: Arizona State Supplement

Hepatitis B and C Supplement

Washington State Safety Training

Responding to Non-Medical Emergencies: Oregon State Supplement

Idaho Caregiver Skills Challenge Exam

Leadership…

Dynamic Leadership: Introduction NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Key Leadership Qualities NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Developing Trust NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Creating Buy-In NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Communicating Why NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Key Training Principles NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Coaching to Peak Performance NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Effective Meetings NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Accountability Meetings NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Employee Development Planning NEW

Dynamic Leadership: Summary NEW

Impactful Communication: Introduction NEW

Impactful Communication: Setting Proper Expectations NEW

Impactful Communication: Communication Rules NEW

Impactful Communication: Keys to Successful Emails NEW

Impactful Communication: Graduated Learning NEW

Impactful Communication: Effective Listening NEW

Impactful Communication: How to Be Assertive NEW

Impactful Communication: Healthy Conflict NEW

Impactful Communication: Public Speaking NEW

Impactful Communication: Summary NEW

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