The Dementia Friendly First Responder Training Program helps law enforcement and other first responders create a dementia-friendly culture that embraces, supports, and properly responds to residents with dementia and their caregivers. This training will teach you how to become Dementia knowledgeable, Dementia Sensitive, and Dementia Responsive.
Upon completion of this online training program, you will receive 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and a printable certificate of completion for your records. A short pre and post test is required to measure your knowledge before receiving the training, and upon completion of your training.
The Dementia Friendly First Responder Training program is also available as an onsite training event. Contact your local area agency on aging to schedule a training event on site at your local department.
Upon completion of the training, local law enforcement and other first responder departments can become “Dementia Certified” as long as no less than 75% of officers complete the training either virtually or as a group on site. We will provide your local department a quality “Dementia Friendly Department” certificate and laminated posters to display throughout your facility.
The first step to creating a Dementia Friendly Department is to provide training to all personnel who will respond to a call or interact with an individual with Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. A team of professionals that are highly trained to not only recognize dementia but how to respond appropriately to handle a crisis situation can make all the difference to prevent a possibly life-threatening situation.
It is invaluable for first responders to create a dementia friendly culture that embraces, supports, and properly responds to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or other Dementia.
