Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Training Curriculum for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Training Curriculum for Skilled Nursing Facilities

FHCA's three-hour training curriculum for the Special Care of Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders (ADRD) is approved by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs* to meet the requirements in s. 430.5025, Florida Statutes. Completion of this curriculum is required for all employees in a nursing home who provide direct care to residents with ADRD.

The curriculum includes:

  • Guidance on resident communication
  • Behavioral management
  • Stress management for the caregiver
  • Ethical considerations when caring for residents with ADRD
  • Additional resources
  • Certificate of completion
  • Pre-and post-tests

COST: $250 FHCA Members | $350 Nonmembers

* Florida statute requires that all individuals who wish to provide ADRD training for new hires obtain approval through the Department of Elder Affairs, AND that any material used for training be evaluated and approved for each type of care setting. At this time, trainer approvals do not expire. 

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Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders Skilled Nursing Facility Training Curriculum
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Open to download resource. FHCA's three-hour training curriculum for the Special Care of Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders (ADRD) is approved by the Department of Elder Affairs to meet the requirements in s. 430.5025, Florida Statutes. Completion of this curriculum is required for all employees in a nursing home who provide direct care to residents with ADRD. The curriculum includes guidance on resident communication, behavioral management, stress management for the caregiver, ethical considerations when caring for residents with ADRD, and more. Also included in the curriculum appendices are additional resources, a certificate of completion, and pre-and post-tests.
PowerPoint Presentation Handouts
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Open to download resource.