OHCA Dementia Care Specialist Bundle

Build practical dementia care skills and earn an OHCA-backed credential. This program was developed by Pearson and the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA), Ohio's largest long-term care association.

Complete the seven-hour, self-paced Dementia and Memory Care course, then demonstrate your knowledge through the Dementia Care Specialist certification exam. Pass the exam to earn an OHCA-backed digital credential that validates your dementia care knowledge and demonstrates your commitment to providing high-quality care.

Who it's for

CNAs, direct care workers, support staff, and other care professionals who support people living with dementia.

What's included

• Six-module, self-paced online Dementia and Memory Care course (approximately 7 hours)
• Dementia Care Specialist certification exam
• OHCA-backed digital credential after successfully passing the certification exam

What you'll learn

Across six online modules, you'll learn about:

• Dementia and how it affects the brain
• Effective communication
• Responding to behavioral expressions with empathy
• Nutrition and hydration
• Daily care
• Person-centered, non-pharmacological approaches

Your path to certification

1. Complete the training

Work through the six-module Dementia and Memory Care course at your own pace. The course takes approximately seven hours to complete and focuses on practical knowledge and skills you can apply when supporting people living with dementia.

2. Demonstrate your knowledge

Take the Dementia Care Specialist certification exam to demonstrate your dementia care knowledge.

3. Earn your credential

Pass the certification exam to earn an OHCA-backed digital credential that validates your dementia care knowledge and can be shared with employers and others in the field.