California Information
The Alzheimer’s Learning Academy modules were designed to help meet the requirements for administrative and staff training on dementia care. This state-of-the-art online learning environment is convenient and never involves strict meeting times. It eliminates time spent commuting to classes and allows you flexibility to set your own schedule. The self-paced modules can be re-entered anytime you want until you have satisfactorily completed the module post-test. While you balance your busy schedule, you can meet the California legislative requirements for your job by taking these online dementia care training courses.
CEUs available from:
- Board of Registered Nursing – RN, LVN
- Board of Behavioral Science – LCSW, MFT
- CA Department of Health Services – NHAP
- CA Department of Social Services – RCFE
To receive your CEU Certificate / Certificate of Completion:
- Register and complete one of the modules
- Complete the post-test with a passing grade (70%)
- Submit the Evaluation
- Print, Sign, and Fax the Affidavit
- The CEU Certificate/Certificate of Completion will be sent to your email address
California Legislation Regarding Dementia Care Education
Assembly Bill 1753: The Alzheimer’s Training Act of 2000
This bill (implemented July 1st, 2001) addresses the need for dementia-specific training for administrators and staff working in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) that advertise their ability to accept residents with dementia. AB 1753 requires:
- RCFE Administrators: The 40-hour RCFE administrator certification program must include four hours of training focused specifically on serving clients with dementia. Further, at least eight hours of the 40-hour continuing education requirement for a certified administrator of an RCFE must include instruction on serving clients with dementia, including direct care, physical environment, admissions procedures and assessments.
- Direct Care Staff: All direct care staff working in an RCFE must receive 6 hours of basic dementia care training as part of their orientation during the first 4 weeks of employment and then an additional 8 hours of inservice on dementia annually.
Assembly Bill 1347: Dementia Training Standards Act of 2001
Assembly Bill (AB) 1347 (implemented September 25th, 2001). This bill addresses the need for dementia-specific training for staff working in skilled nursing facilities. AB 1347 requires the following:
- Skilled Nursing Facilities: must develop a dementia-specific training component within their existing orientation program no later than July 1st, 2005.
- CNA staff: Any Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) employed by a skilled nursing facility must complete at least 2 hours of dementia-specific training within the first 40 hours of employment as part of the facility’s orientation program and a minimum of 5 hours of dementia-specific training each year as part of the facility’s ongoing in-service training.
According to the CDHS Licensing and Certification program, Certified Nursing Attendants (CNAs) are not eligible to receive CEUs for online classes. Directors of Staff Development and others involved in CNA education can take these modules and increase their knowledge of dementia to help with inservices.
Alzheimer's Association
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone (323) 938-3379
Fax (323) 938-1036
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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