Pre-Service Dementia Training
- Do you want to improve your ability to apply the principles of person-centered care to your dementia caregiving?
- Do you want to learn more about creating a supportive environment for residents with dementia?
- Do you need to fulfill Oregon's pre-service dementia training requirement?
- Do you want a pre-service dementia training course that is easy to register for that you can complete in less than three hours?
Imagine confidently providing personalized support that enhances the lives of residents and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a meaningful difference every single day.
Gone are the days of uncertainty and frustration. With our Pre-Service Dementia Training, you'lll meet the dementia training requirement in Oregon while gaining the knowledge and skills to create a warm, engaging environment where individuals living with dementia thrive.
Imagine taking a person-centered dementia care training designed specifically for YOU.
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Elevate your training experience with a pre-service dementia training crafted by professionals immersed in the world of adult foster care and dementia care.
Led By Industry Experts
Our course goes beyond basic knowledge about dementia to provide strategies for connecting with and recognizing the person-centered needs of residents living with dementia.
Dedicated Team
We're dedicated to helping you not just meet Oregon's dementia training requirement, but also to helping you better understand how to support residents living with dementia.
By enrolling in our Pre-Service Dementia Training, you will:
Understand how dementia affects people living with dementia and their care needs, empowering you to provide personalized support
Incorporate principles of person-centered care to help residents thrive
Meet the psychosocial needs of residents living with dementia, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose
Provide meaningful activities that engage and enrich the lives of individuals with dementia
Gain insight into critical care considerations and safety protocols for effective dementia care
Meet the dementia training requirement for adult foster care homes
Get 24/7 access to comprehensive online modules covering essential topics in dementia care
Download resources for practical application
Engage with multimedia content including videos, quizzes, and exercises
“Pre-Service Dementia training reinforces how important person-centered care is in an adult foster home.”
- Pre-Service Dementia Training Learner
“This was a very educative course and needs to keep being taught even as a refresher course to the people already in the field.”
- Pre-Service Dementia Training Learner
“The training was great - learned a lot! Instructors are very knowledgeable. Highly recommended class/training.”
- Pre-Service Dementia Training Learner
Our Pre-Service Dementia Training is ideal for those seeking a flexible and convenient course that offers easy registration to fulfill the dementia training requirement in Oregon.
- Gain the knowledge and skills to provide personalized support for individuals living with dementia.
- Learn person-centered care techniques to help residents thrive and maintain a sense of purpose.
- Discover creative activities to enrich lives and meet the psychosocial needs of those with dementia.
- Fulfill dementia caregiving requirements and ensure you meet industry standards.
Meet Your Instructors
Instructed by former Alzheimer’s Association trainers Matthew Gannon and Alyssa Elting McGuire, this course incorporates their combined 30+ years of experience in long-term care and dementia care to provide expertise and insight into person-centered dementia care.
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As the consulting and training director of Oregon Care Home Consulting & Training, a business she established in 2018, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a background as a former adult foster home licensing lead for Washington and Columbia Counties, Alyssa spent eight years immersed in the regulatory and protective services aspects of adult foster homes with the State of Oregon. Alyssa's experience extends to her tenure as a program manager for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter. As part of her role, she facilitated dementia training programs statewide for care staff and providers.
Alyssa holds a graduate degree in public administration & management from the University of Nebraska and a graduate degree in educational leadership (adult education & training) from Portland State University. As a State-certified Ensuring Quality Care (EQC) instructor, she has played an important role in delivering comprehensive EQC training, both in-person and online, for more than seven years. Alyssa's passion lies in empowering caregivers to translate their learning into meaningful real-world experiences, ensuring the highest standards of care within the adult foster care community.
With over two decades of experience in the field of dementia care, Matt's journey began after his honorable service in the Navy when he delved into long-term care, discovering his passion for dementia care. As a former certified nursing assistant (CNA), Matt dedicated six years to memory care, offering compassionate support to individuals with dementia. His expertise extends beyond direct care, as he has also served as a manager and dementia trainer, honing his skills in adult foster home settings.
Matt's commitment to dementia care advocacy led him to the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter, where he spent four impactful years as a program coordinator. In this role, he provided invaluable consultation to families navigating the challenges of dementia and conducted comprehensive training sessions statewide. Moreover, Matt served as an instructor of the dementia care practice course at Portland Community College. With an undergraduate degree in human studies and gerontology from Marylhurst University, Matt furthered his education at the Marylhurst University Graduate School of Gerontology. As a State-certified EQC instructor, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to empower caregivers and professionals in the adult foster care community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Service Dementia Training is a required training in Oregon for Aging & People with Disabilities (APD) adult foster care home licensees, co-licensees, administrators, resident managers, shift caregivers, and substitute caregivers. Our training is approved by the State of Oregon for all APD adult foster homes.
Yes, this course has been approved to meet the dementia training requirement for care home licensees and staff. Note: it does not meet the requirement for larger care facilities, such as ALFs and RCFs.
No, if you already took Pre-Service Dementia Training through another company, such as Oregon Care Partners, you do not need to re-take the course; however, you can take this course as a refresher.
Yes, this course has been approved for 3.0 credit hours.
This training is available online at your convenience and on-demand. The time commitment will be 2.5 - 3 hours. This training is taught by experienced professionals and former Alzheimer's Association staff.
You’ll have up to 45 days to complete this course.
Yes, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion after you have completed the course.
Feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected]