Certification Name : Certified Alzheimer Caregiver
Certification ID & Type: 8681 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The candidate for this test is someone who cares for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Candidates may be family members, or those who work in the home, at an adult daycare center, or in assisted living or nursing homes. They may or may not have a high school degree. They may or may not be a Certified Nurse Aide.
Upon passing the examination, the Certified Alzheimer Caregiver has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the special needs and circumstances of persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their families. They have the competence to work on a practical level with this population, using their knowledge of the disease to apply strategies to produce the best possible environment of care.
Certifying Organization
National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care(NCBAC)(1325)
500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60611
Contact information : 877-710-2070 Email : info@ncbac.net
Organization Web Link
Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every Year
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes