Erickson School of Aging Services online certificates are designed for professionals working in the Business of Aging and the Longevity Economy who are in search of new and innovative strategies to meet the needs and demands of the aging population. Each of the 12-credit certificates may be completed within a year. They also are an excellent way for career changers to break into the field.

The target audience for the certificate program is current and developing practitioners in dementia service organizations and other related fields interested in career advancement, change leadership, and entrepreneurship, as well as career changes.

Completing the Management of Dementia Care Services certificate will allow you to:

• demonstrate an understanding of dementia that incorporates the implications for individuals, families, care providers, practice and policy, and society.
• develop a multi and interdisciplinary understanding of dementia and approaches to dementia care.
• identify current and innovative models of care and support for those living with dementia.
• apply the philosophy and principles of person-centered care to leadership in dementia care practices and services.