Dementia Care Specialist Clinical Skills Training

This session focuses on training advanced practice nurses as dementia care specialists (DCS) based on the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program model. Methods include roleplaying utilizing evidence-based tools required to perform a comprehensive cognitive assessment. These validated tools help support a clinical understanding of person-centered care including caregiver needs to formulate a comprehensive dementia care plan.

*Sponsored by UCLA and The John A. Hartford Foundation

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/14/2026.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
Carolyn Clevenger discloses that she serves on the advisory board for Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Lilly Pharmaceutical, and BrainCheck.
Michelle Panlilio discloses that she previously served as a consultant and on the advisory board for the following companies: Sunbird, Genentech California Regional Alzheimer’s Disease, and Genentech.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
Sponsored by UCLA and The John A. Hartford Foundation.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify at least three changes to practice related to assessment and management of persons living with dementia and their caregivers.