Dementia Training For Professional Caregivers
Meeting Virginia DSS Requirements with Compassion, Expertise, and Evidence-Based Practice.
We bring certified dementia training directly to your facility or organization — covering all required Virginia DSS standards for assisted living, memory care, adult day, and in-home care programs (22VAC40-73-1030 & 1140).
Spectrum University Professional Caregiver Courses
Why Choose Spectrum Life Care Services Training
Spectrum Life Care Services delivers complete, Certified VA DSS–compliant dementia education designed for administrators, direct care staff, and activity professionals.
Our curriculum is approved under 22VAC40-73-1030(C) and 1140(C) and satisfies the Commonwealth’s cognitive impairment training requirements for licensed facilities.
We provide:
- On-site and hybrid delivery options
- Certificates and attendance logs for licensing review
- Instructor-led workshops designed by certified dementia trainers
- Documentation aligned with inspection requirements
Training Topics (Modular Curriculum)
All content is mapped to Virginia regulatory codes and drawn directly from the Spectrum Dementia Training Manual.
Duration: 12-hour Comprehensive Course, Individual Module Trainings (1-2 Hours each)
Format: Instructor-led lecture, interactive exercises, and demonstration modules
CEU-eligible: Yes (Documentation provided)
Custom Training Options
Custom Training Options
Need training on a specific topic that is not covered in our 12-Hour Course Catalogue?
No problem! Just reach out and we can discuss your needs.
Training Topics (Modular Training Cirriculum)
Module 1 – Understanding Dementia
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Module 2 – Communication Strategies
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Information about cognitive impairment (causes, progression, behaviors, management).
Content Summary
Overview of dementia types, brain changes, symptoms, and progression.
Module 2 – Communication Strategies
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Module 2 – Communication Strategies
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Communicating with your residents/participants.
Content Summary
Verbal and non-verbal approaches, empathy, validation, and redirection.
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Resident care techniques for physical, cognitive, behavioral, and social disabilities.
Content Summary
ADL support, cognitive engagement, maintaining dignity.
Module 4 – Behavior Management
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Module 3 – Individualized Care Approaches
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Managing dysfunctional behavior.
Content Summary
Root-cause analysis, triggers, de-escalation, and environmental cues.
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Creating a therapeutic environment.
Content Summary
Lighting, noise reduction, safe layout, sensory stimulation.
Module 6 – Meaningful Engagement
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Module 5 – Environment and Design
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Planning and facilitating activities.
Content Summary
Adapting activities for cognitive levels, fostering connection.
Module 7A – Safety & Risk Prevention (Residential)
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Identifying and alleviating safety risks - Residential
Content Summary
Fall prevention, elopement, fire safety, home modifications, medication safety.
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Identifying and alleviating safety risks - Community
Content Summary
Fall prevention, elopement, fire safety, home modifications, medication safety.
Module 8 – Ethics in Assisted Living Administration
Module 7B – Safety & Risk Prevention (Community/In-Home)
Module 8 – Ethics in Assisted Living Administration
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Ethical and regulatory responsibilities for administration and leadership
Content Summary
Application of core principles (Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice) to common administrative dilemmas (truth-telling, mandatory reporting, organizational integrity, and dignity of risk).
Module 9 – Trauma Informed Care
Module 10 – Building a Person-Centered Care Model
Module 8 – Ethics in Assisted Living Administration
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Managing dysfunctional behavior and Resident care techniques (Indirect support of 1030(C)(3) & 1030(C)(4))
Content Summary
Defines trauma's neurological impact; covers the 4 R's and 6 Principles of TIC (Safety, Trustworthiness, Empowerment); teaches staff to mitigate re-traumatization and shift from "What is wrong?" to "What happened?"
Module 10 – Building a Person-Centered Care Model
Module 10 – Building a Person-Centered Care Model
Module 10 – Building a Person-Centered Care Model
Regulatory Topic (22VAC40-73-1030 (C) & 1140 (C))
Individualized Service Plans (ISP) & Resident care techniques for social/identity needs
Content Summary
Transitioning from Medical to Person-Centered models (Kitwood); utilizing deep demographics and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity (SAGE) for ISPs; interdisciplinary role integration; and Montessori-based program adaptation.
Leadership Training
Building Cohesive Teams for Person-Centered Care: The New Standard in Compassionate Leadership.
Are your leaders ready to transform your organization? We bridge the gap between staff satisfaction and resident outcomes. Our approach moves away from the "yester-year" style of management to a modern model of positive leadership support. We train your team to unite around a single goal: seeing the resident as an individual.
What you can expect:
- Empowered Leaders: Managers who build trust and cohesion.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Care that focuses on the person, not just the task.
- Regulatory Success: Improved compliance through genuine team buy-in.
The result? A happier team, enhanced resident quality of life, soaring customer satisfaction, and improved regulatory compliance—not because you have to, but because your residents and team deserve it.
