DCCCP or DCCT Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a Dementia Capable Care/Care Partner (DCCCP) and Dementia Capable Care/Therapist (DCCT) Recognition?
A. Recognition of your commitment to CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles, which is the foundation for high-quality dementia care.
Q. What is Dementia Capable Care?
A. Care provided by care partners (therapists, nurses, aides, activity professionals, leadership, and others) who have the passion, heart, and skill to enhance the function, safety, and quality of life of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
Q. How does this recognition benefit me?
A. With Dementia Care Specialist DCCCP or DCCT recognition, you:
- Receive acknowledgment of your commitment to and successful completion of CPI’s
Dementia Capable Care training.
- Gain the skills to raise the quality of dementia care at your facility.
- Have an exceptional opportunity to influence the standard of care at your facility.
- Become linked to the Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) community for sharing advice, solutions,
and success stories.
Q. What do I receive?
A. With successful achievement of Dementia Care Specialists DCCCP or DCCT recognition, you receive:
- A certificate and pin identifying this accomplishment and status.
- Public recognition as a DCCCP or DCCT, as you will be (a) listed on CPI’s website and (b) named in periodic press releases.
- An invitation to attend our conference at a discounted registration rate or to attend our conference at no cost if you are an accepted presenter.
- Access to premium content on our web community to assist in networking, upskilling, and best practice sharing.
Q. How do I obtain DCCCP or DCCT recognition?
A. There are four requirements. See links below. You can also view a chart that shows the 9 Steps to Become a DCCCP or DCCT and Maintain Recognition Status.