top of page
DEMENTIA CAPABLE
CARE CERTIFICATION
(DCC)
Build the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, person-centered care.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Dementia Capable Care® (DCC) is an evidence-based dementia and behaviour training program developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
It is designed to help healthcare workers and caregivers provide safer, more effective, and more person-centred support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
HOW IT WORKS
The program combines the Claudia Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model, person-centred care principles, and CPI de-escalation strategies.
Participants learn how to understand functional cognition, recognize behaviour as communication, adapt care to a person's remaining abilities, and prevent or de-escalate distress behaviours without relying solely on medication.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Understand functional cognition and dementia stages
Recognize possible causes of distress and behaviour changes
Apply person-centred care strategies
Adapt communication, activities, and care approaches to the individual's abilities.
Learn practical strategies to prevent and de-escalate distress behaviours
Understand how behaviour can communicate unmet needs.
Support families and care partners
Promote greater safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS & CAREGIVERS
EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING
PERSON-CENTRED APPROACH
PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR SAFER CARE
This program does not require approval under the
Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
REFER A FRIEND
HELP THEM
BUILD A CAREER
GROW OUR
HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY
YOU BOTH
BENEFIT!
Dedicated Instructor & Staff Support
Flexible Monthly Payment Plans
Personalized Student Support
Resume and Interview Support
Exclusive UMS Healthcare Agency Job Opportunities
Clinical Placement through UMS
bottom of page