National council of certified Dementia Practitioners

Making a positive difference in dementia is our priority.

For over 20 years, we’ve empowered those who work in the eldercare community with knowledge, compassion, and empathy, striving to make a positive difference in dementia care.

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Certified Dementia Practitioner

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Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer®

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The certifications offered by NCCDP are open to many different individuals -ranging from home healthcare to first responders and more.

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In addition to CADDCT™ , NCCDP offers other certifications. They include Certified Dementia Practitioner® , Certified Dementia Care Manager®, Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer®, and more.

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Seminars

NCCDP and trainers provide seminars in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care throughout the United States, NCCDP also provides online continuing education opportunities for its members.

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Instructors

Become a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer™! Train others and prepare the front-line staff and health care professionals to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CDP).

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NCCDP History

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, LLC was formed in 2003 by Lynn Biot Gordon and Sandra Stimson with varying work and personal experiences in the field of dementia care.

These professionals ultimately created NCCDP to promote standards of excellence in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease education to health care professionals, front line staff, caregivers and more.

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Training Nearly 700 CDPs-min

Training Nearly 700 CDPs through CMP Grants

Melonie Tindall is on a mission to ensure every person she encounters and who works with people living with dementia can provide the best possible
AlzBetter The Dementia Care Experts ACcredited Provider American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC Accredited and nationally accepted. The Dementia CEU Series is approved as continuing education content by the American Nurses Credentialing center's Commission on Accreditation.

NCCDP and AlzBetter Launch Continuing Education Series

16 CEU Approved Dementia Care Courses for Nursing Professionals
Transforming memory care experiences with CDP training at Discovery Senior Living HML (002)-min

Transforming Memory Care Experiences with CDP Training at Discovery

A grassroots effort to improve memory care has delivered pride among caregivers, resident and family satisfaction, and markedly increased occupancy rates.

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