Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Primer for Outpatient Mental Health Practitioners (2025)
A foundational, self-paced course designed to meet Illinois CE requirements and familiarize you with basic knowledge and skills.
2 Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hours
Course Overview
This course provides mental health practitioners with a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, tailored specifically to professionals working with adult populations (26+). Through engaging lessons and knowledge checks, you’ll gain practical tools to enhance your practice and fulfill Illinois' mandatory dementia training requirements.
Course Highlights:
- Self-paced and convenient learning format.
- Interactive quizzes to reinforce your understanding.
- Earn 2 CE credits upon achieving a passing score of 90% or higher.
What You’ll Learn:
- Build a Basic Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Understand the foundational aspects of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- Learn to differentiate Alzheimer’s from other types of dementia.
- Explore Essential Skills for Communication and Support
- Gain introductory strategies for effective communication with individuals with dementia.
- Learn how to better support caregivers and recognize their unique needs.
- Understand Illinois Requirements and Ethical Considerations
- Familiarize yourself with the legal and ethical responsibilities outlined by Public Act 102-0399 and the updated requirements under Public Act 103-0531.
Fulfills Illinois Training Requirements
This course meets the one-hour minimum training requirement for healthcare professionals interacting with adults aged 26 or older, as mandated by Illinois law:
- First-time renewal: Must complete this training before your second license renewal period.
- Subsequent renewals: Required once every three licensure cycles (every six years).
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is specifically for licensed healthcare professionals in Illinois who provide direct care to adult populations, including counselors, social workers, and other mental health practitioners.
Why Take This Course?
- Stay compliant with Illinois licensing requirements.
- Build confidence in working with individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Enhance the quality of care you provide to patients and their caregivers.
Ready to take the next step?
Sign up today and earn your CE credits while building your expertise in Alzheimer’s care!
Your Instructor
About Sarah
Sarah is the founder of Chicago Compass Counseling, a group counseling practice dedicated to helping people free themselves from the cycle of self-destructive behavior. As a speaker, Sarah enjoys presenting ideas that ignite and inspire. In 2018, her talk on facing fear went viral – with over 2 million views and counting. Sarah has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2010 and is a Certified MINT Trainer. To date, she has worked with more than 50 organizations across the country as a trainer and consultant.
About Chicago Compass Counseling LLC (CCC)
Through individual counseling and organizational training, CCC offers inclusive, evidence-based services designed to help clients achieve their goals. As a certified Chicago Minority and Woman-owned Business (M/WBE), CCC provides training to employees and organizations that promote well-being and systemic change towards anti-racism.