The new IDPH requirements, HB 158, Public Act 102-004, for dementia training began January 2023. Attend this virtual presentation to meet the requirements. Chris Petrik will discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and assessments for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of Dementia. Attendees will learn the most common forms of Dementia, how they are treated, effective communication strategies for engaging with a person living with Dementia.

Speaker: Chris Petrik, RN, BS, DCCS-CI, Dementia Reality Master Trainer, Director of Education, Elderwerks Educational Services

$10.00 fee includes 1.5 CE CREDITS for Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators. $8.00 additional fee for other
professions such as physicians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician assistants, podiatrists, clinical psychologist, optometrist, and counselors who will also receive 1.50 CE Credits.

847-462-0885 | events@elderwerks.org