R9-10-125. Memory Care Services Trainer Eligibility

A. An individual is eligible to be a memory care services trainer if the individual: 1. Is a registered nurse with: a. A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or an equivalent certification, demonstrating knowledge in dementia care best practices and behavioral management; b. An Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Training (ADCT) certification or an equivalent program recognized by a national or state accrediting body; c. A Gerontological Nurse Certification (RN-BC) issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent certification specializing in the care of older adults; d. An End-of-Life and Palliative Care Certification from a recognized body, emphasizing care for late- stage dementia and end-of-life situations; or e. Two years of experience providing memory care services; or 2. Has a current memory care services certificate of completion. B. An individual, who is not a registered nurse, is eligible to become a memory care services trainer,1. If the individual has a: a. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including but not limited to: i. Gerontology, ii. Psychology, iii. Social Work, iv. Education, or v. Nursing-related disciplines; or b. Minimum of three years of direct experience in memory care, dementia care, or a related field, such as: i. Providing care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, or ii. Developing and implementing memory care programs; and 2. Holds one or more of the following certifications: a. Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), b. Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), c. Certified Activity Director (ADC) with a specialization in memory care, or d. Any equivalent certification recognized by a national accrediting body; 3. Demonstrates experience in adult education or staff training, including: a. Conducting workshops, seminars, or training sessions in a health care or memory care setting; or b. Developing training materials specific to memory care; 4. Has completed cultural competency training to ensure inclusivity and sensitivity in care and training approaches; 5. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to tailor training to diverse audiences, including care staff and family members; or 6. Has a valid certificate of completion issued according to R9-10-126. C. An individual is ineligible to become a memory care services trainer if the individual has: 1. A history of substantiated allegation or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable individual or individuals; or 2. A record of disciplinary action or actions related to professional misconduct.