Specialized training is a must for anyone working with aging populations.
And many states and employers have enacted training requirements to ensure that professionals are equipped to work with this growing and vulnerable population.
But like many healthcare professionals, you may not have had extensive training on the nuances and complexities that make treatment challenging – putting you at risk for missing critical opportunities to improve quality of care and life.
That’s why I created this Comprehensive Geriatric and Dementia Care Certification: A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course.
Designed to be completed at your own pace, my training video will guide you through the normal and abnormal changes of the aging mind and body. Using plenty of unforgettable case studies from my years of practice, I’ll walk you step-by-step through evidence-based approaches to caring for even your most challenging geriatric patients.
Best of all – upon completion, you can become a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) through Evergreen Certifications at no additional cost to you.
Don’t wait to join me to earn your certification so you can distinguish yourself from your peers and quickly demonstrate to your patients, colleagues, families and employers that you’ve taken the time and effort to under the complexities of geriatric care.
A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
Valued at $459.93 — Yours for Only $149.99!
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Becoming a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) shows patients and colleagues you're committed to providing the best care possible. And the best part is, your certification is included FREE with your purchase of this online training.
Register today and not only will you have more confidence in patient interactions, you'll operate with more certainty in professional interactions too. All because you'll be equipped with powerful geriatric and dementia care information.
And, as an added benefit, you could enjoy more favorable treatment from insurance companies and managed care panels too.
Learn More Here: www.evergreencertifications.com/cdcs
In just three easy steps, you can become a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS).
Step 1: Watch the online course.
Step 2: Complete the CE test and instantly print your certificate of completion.
Step 3: Submit your certificate of completion and professional license to Evergreen Certifications.
Click here for full Certification requirements.
That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.
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A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
Become a Certified Geriatric Expert for just $149.99!
Set yourself — and your practice — apart in the geriatric community by providing the high-quality care your aging patients are searching for.
Whether you’re a nurse or a physical therapist this self-paced course will provide you with practical tips and tools you can immediately put to good use!
Things like:
- Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease and Staging Dementias
- Better Understanding Geriatric Pharmacology
- Effectively Implementing Pain Management Techniques
- Efficiently Managing Challenging Behaviors
- Expertly Responding to Geriatric Emergencies
- And much, much more!! Click here for course objectives and outline
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A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
Become a Certified Geriatric Expert for just $149.99!
Cost of Certification ($99.99) ALREADY INCLUDED in Incredibly Discounted Price!
Comprehensive Geriatric Care and Dementia Certification Course
With Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS
Sign-up now for instant, lifetime access to six online video session that explore the full spectrum of geriatric care:
Get the tools you’ll need to appropriately screen patients for dementia. You’ll also get effective and easy to use interventions to help improve your quality of care.
If your patient is taking more than five medications, the statistical chance of a drug-to-drug interaction or an adverse event is 100%! For those experiencing an adverse drug event, one third will require additional treatment.
Get the straightforward tools you need when caring for older adults receiving multiple medications.
In easy to understand language, we’ll explore the categories of controlled substances and their appropriate use in the geriatric patient.
You’ll walk away understanding special considerations and tools you need to confidently manage your geriatric patient’s pain.
Wandering, aggression and anxiety can pose significant barriers to the delivery of essential care. Geriatric syndromes such as malnutrition, dehydration and insomnia can diminish quality of life and threaten independence.
In this session, you’ll get strategies and best practices for managing frequent problematic behaviors.
This high-energy, dynamic session is filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. You will leave with practical techniques that you can apply with your very next geriatric patient.
Explore medication dosing guidelines and polypharmacy management principles to ensure safe prescribing in the geriatric patient. Review the top ten medications to avoid and alternatives that can be equally effective.
A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
A $459.93 Value — Only $149.99 for a Limited Time!
PLUS a BONUS Pre-Recorded Q&A Call!
PLUS, GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO A BONUS Q&A CALL WITH STEVEN ATKINSON WHEN YOU REGISTER NOW!
Listen — on your own schedule — to a pre-recorded Q&A call with geriatric specialist Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, where he addresses specific geriatric care questions.
This all-inclusive online certification training will enhance the careers of anyone working with the geriatric population or treating aging patients.
Up to 13 CE hours are available for Nurses, Physical Therapists and PTAs, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Social Workers.
Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants – you can earn up to 4.7 pharmacology hours!! Click here for CE credit detailsA Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
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Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine, whose clinical experiences are extensive. He has also been graciously recognized for his compassionate and dedicated service in the community within which he serves.
He is frequently asked to medically manage the most difficult patients with dementia-related behaviors and help families gain insight into this disease process. Some of his best talents include educating staff about how to manage various patient behaviors non-pharmacologically. Steven sits on the board of a national hospice group considering the "whole" care of patient with terminal illnesses. He does so to help families understand the palliative benefits hospice can provide a patient.
Just recently, Steven was asked by the Medical School at the University of Colorado to help direct a fellowship program in Geriatrics. He has also spoken at the distinguished and "invitation-only" Denver Pathological Society. Additionally, he continues contributing in a faculty role at the University of Utah.
He is a published author and speaks locally to families and facilities needing guidance about managing behavioral issues. He has spoken nationally and internationally since 2003, providing his expertise in the area of dementia, behavior health, and pharmacology-related topics. Steven has been described as a "dynamic" educator and a highly engaging presenter.
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Speaker Disclosures:
Financial – Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians; and owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC. He is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Utah. Mr. Atkinson receives royalties as an author for PESI Publishing and Media. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial – Steven Atkinson has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
Valued at $459.93 – ON SALE NOW for $149.99!
- FREE Certified Dementia Care Specialist application (a $99.99 value) so you can get certified at no additional cost to you! Learn More About Certification
- More than 12 hours of video training with celebrated speaker Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, including a BONUS pre-recorded Q&A call
- Earn up to 13 CE hours already included in the incredibly discounted price!
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- Online message boards to collaborate with other professionals also taking the course
- Immediate, lifetime access to all training materials … Including on-the-go access with the CE21 Mobile App
A Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Training Course
Only $149.99 for a Limited Time!