TEST- TONY-The Basics of Dementia

March 18, 2026

This is a live, instructor-led training scheduled for March 18, 2026 from 10AM- 11 PM Central.  The attendee must access the Zoom room no more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the training and connect audio via their device or call the conference number. Attendee must be in the room individually, be able to access audio, attend the entire training, complete a post test and evaluation in order to receive credit and access their certificate.

ADA Accommodations: Please contact us at [email protected]  at least two weeks in advance of the training date to arrange for accommodations.

Description

The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of what dementia is, including types. Attendees will gain awareness about prevalence, early warning signs and will be able to describe cognitive, behavioral and psychological symptoms as well as interventions used to treat symptoms which include medication and non medication approaches.

Pre-requisites:

 None

Target Audience

This training is intended for LTSS/LTC (Long Term Supports and Services/ Long Term Care) providers  and other healthcare professionals including behavioral health professionals and anyone who works with older and vulnerable adults, including caregivers.

Learning Objectives

-Define dementia and identify three types of dementia
-List three warming signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
-Name three cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms of dementia
-Name two interventions used to treat symptoms of dementia

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance/Participation
  • 1.00 NBCC
Course opens: 
11/13/2025
Course expires: 
03/18/2026
Event starts: 
03/18/2026 - 11:00am CDT
Event ends: 
03/18/2026 - 12:00pm CDT
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Training will be facilitated by one of the following trainers. The trainer who facilitates the course is reflected on the certificate issued.

• Sharon Sykes, LCSW, M.ED, CCM
• Elena M. De Cardenas MS, LMHC, CDP, CCTP, CMDCP
• Antonio Lopez, MSW, MBA, LCSW - 3/18
• Sandra Meza, MSW, LMSW - 9/8, 12/2
• Cam Bui, MSW, LMSW -

 

 

Disclosure link: 
Centene Disclosure (right click to open in a new tab)

Continuing Education 

1.0 CE hr
 

NBCC: Centene Corporation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene Corporation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs

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Since CE boards may have changes in requirements, it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the CEs being offered.  CA nursing approval may apply to other states, please check with your board.

To contact us and for more continuing education information, please visit: https://www.centenetraining.com/continuing-education.html

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance/Participation
  • 1.00 NBCC
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Required Hardware/software

Instructor-Led Trainings are best viewed on a Desktop, Laptop or Tablet.  Please be sure you are in the training room individually.  Courses with continuing education require full attendance during the live instruction, completion of a post-test and evaluation in order to receive a credit. 

If you need ADA Accommodations please email us with the name and date of the training at least 2 weeks in advance at:  [email protected]