Distributed Training
Our “Distributed Training” (sometimes referred to as “Train the Trainer”) is a strategic approach to staff education, empowering organizations to cultivate in-house expertise and disseminate knowledge across their teams.
Where do I start?
Our 4 Distinct Trainer Certifications
At the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, we’ve refined this model to specialize in dementia care, offering four distinct trainer certifications:
1
CADDCT™ (Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer™)
This certification equips trainers with comprehensive strategies and tools to educate healthcare professionals on the nuances of Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
2
CFRDT® (Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer®)
Tailored for first responders, this certification focuses on the unique challenges and best practices for emergency situations involving individuals with dementia. (NOTE: It is not required to be in a first responder profession to receive this certification. There are many CADDCTs that are currently providing this training.)
3
CCPDT® (Certified Correctional Personnel Dementia Trainer®):
Designed for correctional facility staff, this certification addresses the complexities of managing dementia within the correctional system.
4
CMDCPT® (Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer®)
Merging Montessori principles with dementia care, this certification is rooted in person-centered care and provides trainers with the methodology to enhance cognitive and social functions of persons with dementia.
By adopting the "Distributed Training" model, organizations can ensure that their staff are not just trained but are also certified trainers themselves, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement in dementia care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to Your Trainer Certification Questions
Click through the drop-down list to find the details you need about the four NCCDP trainer certifications, requirements, costs, and how to get started.
How to become a certified dementia trainer?
To become a certified dementia trainer, complete required dementia care training, attend a trainer certification seminar, and have a qualifying professional background. You must also demonstrate the ability to teach dementia care education and submit an application with the required fee.
What is distributed training in dementia care?
Distributed training, sometimes called “Train the Trainer,” is a staff education model where larger healthcare organizations and senior care corporations certify their own in-house trainers to deliver dementia care training across their teams.
At NCCDP, this means certifying staff members as CADDCTs (Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainers) who can then train and certify colleagues as CDPs (Certified Dementia Practitioners) on-site.
What is the difference between dementia training and dementia trainer certification?
Dementia training (through the ADDC seminar) teaches care professionals the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality dementia care. This training leads to the CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) credential.
Dementia trainer certification, specifically the CADDCT, goes a step further by qualifying individuals to teach and certify others using the ADDC curriculum. CADDCTs can present seminars at their place of employment, independently as a side business, or for state and national associations.
How much does it cost to become a certified dementia trainer?
The CADDCT seminar fee ranges from $2,575 to $3,350, depending on how far in advance you register. Earlier registration receives a greater discount.
The fee includes the ADDC curriculum on a flash drive, a master student handout notebook, instructor manual, reference books, sample materials, and dual certification as both a CDP and CADDCT.
Discounts are also available for organizations registering multiple CADDCT candidates at once.
How many training hours do you need to be a certified dementia trainer?
The CADDCT seminar is built around the 7-hour ADDC curriculum, which is delivered across 12 modules. During the seminar, candidates learn both the content itself and how to present it effectively to future students. No prior CDP certification is required to apply, as the CDP credential is earned upon completing the CADDCT seminar.
