Crisis Prevention Institute® (CPI) has unveiled the Dementia Capable Care Learning Library, a groundbreaking online educational resource designed to equip care providers across healthcare, senior living, memory care, home care, and hospice with essential dementia-care skills.
Why This Matters
With the demand for dementia-capable care growing, CPI’s new e‑learning platform offers flexible, evidence-based, and person‑centered training—designed to preserve dignity, reduce distress, and enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia.
Core Features
- On-demand, short courses allow caregivers to learn at their own pace.
- Free annual subscription—available to organizations that employ at least one Dementia Capable Care (DCC) Certified Instructor.
- Evidence-based microlearning rooted in CPI’s proven Dementia Capable Care training approach.
- Scalable training suitable for both individual caregivers and large health systems.
- Person‑centered focus, reinforcing positive, dignified relationships with dementia patients
How It Works
- Access Requirements: Available exclusively to organizations with at least one DCC Certified Instructor training staff in CPI’s Dementia Capable Care program.
- Microlearning Modules: Bite‑sized courses are split into two parts—learning the concept and then applying it in practice.
- Topics Covered include early- and middle-stage dementia, fall prevention, reducing resistance to care, supporting caregivers, and advanced functional cognitive assessments for rehab professionals.
Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Boosts competency | Builds confidence and skill in addressing common dementia care challenges |
| Convenient access | On-demand courses that caregivers complete as schedules allow |
| Supports credential renewal | Microlearning credits can contribute to renewal of the Dementia Capable Care Specialist credential |
| Scalable & cost-effective | A no-cost annual subscription supports organizations of any size |
| Promotes dignity & personhood | Emphasizes relationship-driven, empathy-focused care |
What’s Next?
Organizations that meet the criteria can access the library for free for one year—with automatic renewal as long as they maintain an active certified instructor and staff trained in CPI’s Dementia Capable Care program.
CPI’s new learning library marks a strategic leap toward fostering a dementia‐capable workforce, enabling caregivers to embrace practical strategies rooted in best practices.
For more detailed information and enrollment, visit the Dementia Care Specialists Learning Library site.
