The CARES® series of online dementia care training programs include five professional programs and five certifications from the Alzheimer's Association®. CARES® Dementia Basics™, which includes Alzheimer's Association essentiALZ® certification, is your starting point. It is the prerequisite training and certification for all CARES® Plus programs.
4 modules, 4 hours
This video-intensive online training program provides staff with the core information they need to provide superior dementia care. Topics include person-centered care, understanding behavior, and the CARES® Approach.
Certification: HealthCare Interactive's CARES® Dementia Basics™
Online Training Program qualifies to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification.
Does your organization or state require more than 4 hours of dementia training annually? Bundle CARES Dementia Basics with any one of the following programs for one low price.
10 modules, 10 hours
The CARES bundle includes all topics from CARES Dementia Basics as well as making a connection, eating well, recognizing pain, minimizing falls, rethinking wandering, and minimizing and eliminating restraints.
Certification: HealthCare Interactive's CARES® Dementia Basics™
Online Training Program qualifies to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification..
8 modules, 8 hours
CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™ is a 4-module (4-hour) program that focuses on the behavior of people with dementia that is hard to understand and difficult to respond to.
Certification: HealthCare Interactive's CARES® Dementia Basics™
Online Training Program qualifies to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification..
14 modules, 14 hours
CARES® Activities of Daily Living™ is a 10-module (10-hour) program that focuses on the activities of daily living (ADLs) across all levels of thinking decline.
Certification: HealthCare Interactive's CARES® Dementia Basics™
Online Training Program qualifies to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification..
9 modules, 9 hours
CARES® End-of-Life Dementia Care™ is a 5-module (5-hour) program that includes specific topics and concerns like decision making at the end of life, comfort care, and emotional and spiritual support.
Certification: HealthCare Interactive's CARES® Dementia Basics™
Online Training Program qualifies to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification.