Career Details

Certified Alzheimer Educator

Description

The candidate for this test is someone who works in Alzheimer care and has developed expertise in the field. The educators are responsible for educating and training the caregiver. In addition they may provide workshops/lectures/information to persons with early stage Alzheimer's or related disorders, their families, and the general public. The Certified Alzheimer Educator may be a nurse, social worker, education coordinator, administrator, or other person who has demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of the special needs and circumstances of persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families. With additional expertise in adult learning theory and techniques, they have the competence to effectively teach the concepts and strategies to produce the best possible environment of care.

Certifying Organization

National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Alzheimer Caregiver

Certifying Organization

National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Board of Wound Management

Type

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