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Credit Students - Registration for Winter 2027 begins Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9 a.m. for students registering online via Ocelot Access and the Schoolcraft College mobile app. Use the registration card to make your course plan today.

CES-4379

Fundamentals of Dementia Care - Dementia Care Certificate

Course Description

Get the information you need to understand the basics of dementia. Distinguish the common forms of dementia including Alzheimer's disease. Develop strategies to improve communication and understand the root cause of challenging behavior. The class will conclude with a question and answer opportunity with a person living with dementia and/or his/her care partner. This class is required to complete the certificate. This educational activity is provided by Schoolcraft College, an approved continuing education provider under the Michigan Board of Nursing Administrative Rule R338.10602(g) and is approved for 5 continuing education contact hours for nurses. It is approved for 5 continuing education contact hours for social workers by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and 0.5 CEUs for all others.

Course Schedule

Winter - 2027

DescriptionDetails
Course:CES-4379
Section:914611
Course Title:Fundamentals of Dementia Care - Dementia Care Certificate
Meeting Info:03/20/2027 LEC Saturday 08:00 AM-01:00 PM, Room JC 111. 03/20/2027 LEC Saturday 08:00 AM-01:00 PM, Room WEB. 1 Week
This class is Hy-Flex. Attend in person or via Zoom.
Meeting Dates:03/20/27 - 03/20/27
Instructors:D. Ross
Fee/Senior Cost Fee:$89.00/ SA$71.20
CEUS:0.50
Status:Open

Key:

** book required

* book and USB required

+ USB required