HELP INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION AS A CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER

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APPLICATION

1) What is the process for becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner?

Answer:
a. Complete the online application form
b. Submit payment
c. Once ICCDP approves the application form we will provide you with access to the online course.
d. Take the online course at the link that we provde you
e. Successfully pass the exam. You will have multiple tries to pass the online exam.
f. After you pass the exam you will be eligible to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner

2) How long will it take for you to review my application?

Answer: 7 business days. If you have not heard from us in 7 days please contact us immediately.

3) How much will it cost?

Answer: The application fee is $250 USD.

4) What is your refund policy?

Answer: Your CDP application is refundable only if we determine that you do not meet our criteria to become a CDP. You will receive your refund within 30 business days. Once you submit payment for the online course, no refund will be issued for the course fee. If you have signed up for a phone conference, once payment is received there is no refund.

5) How long do I have to complete the online course?

Answer: 30 days

6) After I complete my online course work how long will it take to obtain my certification?

Answer: Within 24 hours. After you have completed the course, passed the test and completed the online evaluation a certificate will be issued to you to download from the testing site. You will also receive a certificate via email.

 

 

TAKING THE ONLINE COURSE

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1) Where do I go to take the online course?

Answer: The link to the online course and tests will be provided to you immediately after your application has been approved.

2) How much does it cost?

Answer: the course is included in your CDP application fee. For those taking the course only option, the fee is $150 USD

3) Can I get a refund if I'm not able to complete the course?

Answer: No, Once you have been approved for the online course, refunds will not be issued.

4) Can I get a refund if I fail the exam?

Answer: No, refunds are not issued once payment has been made to take the class.

 

 

USING THE CDP MEMBER Account PANEL

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1) What is the CDP Member Account Panel?

Answer: The CDP Member Account Panel is a password protected page accessible only to you and to the ICCDP team. The Account Panel contains your account information including your name, contact information, when your certification needs to be renewed, and other information about your CDP status.

2) What can I do within the CDP Member Account Panel?

Answer: You are able to update your password and your contact information. A link to the online course section will be provided on this page.

3) I have forgotten my password. How do I retrieve it?

Answer: prior to entering the Account Panel there is a link to retrieve your username and/or password. Click here to retrieve your password.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. How long does it take to process my application?

Answer: Please allow 7 business to process your application from the date the ICCDP Membership Services receives your application. We appreciate your patience.

2. Who should I contact in event of a question about my application?

Answer: Please use the contact ICCDP page to contact us.

3. What is the Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Program?

Answer: The NCCDP / ICCDP offers Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer workshops for seasoned instructors and In-service directors who wish to present all day training seminars on Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease. The course includes the Power Point disk, overhead copies, master hand out notebook, text books, DVD, tests, sample brochures, sample evaluations, certification as CDP and ICCDP instructor. The course is only taught in the United States at this time. For more information please go to the CADDCT web page.

4. How long is the CDP certification good for and do I have to renew.

Answer: Two years and yes you will receive a reminder notice to renew. You can also check your CDP member account control panel to view information about your certification status.

5. Do I have to submit additional CEU’s when I renew my certification in two years?

Answer: Yes. You will be required to take 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every 2 years to maintain your certification. You may obtain credits from our online continuing education service.

6. Do I need a college degree to obtain certification?

Answer: No. Only if following Option 1. If following Option 2 and 4, you need a high school diploma.

7. What do I receive, once I am approved for certification?

Answer: You will receive a certification via online download and email that you can printout.. Also, you will receive a quarterly newsletter via email.


8. My company wishes to become a corporate sponsor, is this possible?

Answer: We welcome corporate sponsorship. Please email us by using the contact us form in confidence

9. Am I eligible to become a CDP?

Answer: Please go to the CDP page for more information.

10. Where can I get training in Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Care.

Answer: Our training is offered online. You will need to apply for certification 1st. Following clmpletion of the application process you will be directed to the online class.

11. Who Can Apply for Certification?

Answer: The CDP certification is open for all healthcare professional and frontline staff who qualify and who work in the healthcare industry. All applicants must complete the ICCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar that is offered here at ICCDP online course.

12: Why have you not answered phone

Answer: We will respond to your question by email Monday through Friday US Eastern Standard Time.

13. I have not received an email reply.

Answer: We return all e-mails immediately if they come in Monday to Friday 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. EST. Otherwise if an e-mail comes in over the weekend we will respond ASAP on Monday.

If you did not receive an e-mail response please check your SPAM folder. It may also be that your company is blocking our messages. Or the settings on your computer has blocked us.

The e-mail address you gave us bounced.

We recommend you always use the contact form and completely fill it out so in case our e-mail to you bounces we have another way to get a hold of you.

14. What is the Certified Dementia Practiioner (CDP) application fee?

Answer: please see the fees page.

15. Need support from ICCDP?

Contact us at [email protected]

16. Appeal Process. My application was denied. How can I appeal the denial?

Answer: If you are not awarded a certification and you wish to appeal, please write a letter to:

ICCDP
Executive Appeal
One Main Street,Suite 6
Sparta, NJ  07871-1909
USA

You must send a typed letter that includes:  Email address, your name, address and phone number, reason for denial and why you are appealing the decision.  The ICCDP Executive Appeal Committee will reach a decision after reviewing your application.  All decisions reached by the Executive Appeal Committee are final.  Please allow 6 to 8 weeks to process.

Note: If you are not approved for certification your payment will be returned to you. Your application will be kept on file along with you supporting documents and will not be returned to you.  

17. I have received my certification in PDF format. When printing the certification, the signature line is blank.

Answer: You may need to make a settings change for your printer. Click here for detail on how to do this.

 

NOTICE:
While certification promotes and maintains quality, it does not license, confer a right or privilege upon or otherwise define the qualifications of anyone in the healthcare field.

 

 

OPTION ONE
Step One
Apply for Certification
Step Two
Wait for approval of your application
Step Three
Once approved, take online course
Step Four
Complete course, test, & evaluation
Step Five
ICCDP will email certification to you
Step Six
Renew every two years
OPTION TWO
Step One
Sign up for a seminar- see calendar to find a live trainer
Step Two
Take the seminar and complete the evaluation
Step Three
Return to ICCDP and complete a grandfather application
Step Four
Wait for approval. ICCDP will email your certification to you
Step Five
Renew every two yearsu

Certified Dementia Practitioner ® CDP®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional® CMDCP® and
Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer CMDCPT

The CDP®, CMDCP®, and CMDCPT are global certifications recommended for those working in the health care industry and with the geriatric population. These certifications are a compliment to your chosen profession. The CDP®, CMDCP® or CMDCPT are not a profession, but rather a level of additional Dementia training and Dementia certification that you have received in the area of Dementia care that will enable the health care professional to provide compassionate care.

The CDP® and CMDCP® certifications are a commitment by the professional to end elder abuse and neglect through continuous training in the area of Dementia Care. Worldwide there lacks standardization in the requirements of Dementia education for front line staff and health care professionals, elder care attorneys, educators, geriatric managers who work in learning institutions, psychiatric facilities, rehabilitation centers, associations, government agencies, nursing homes, assisted living, senior communities, adult day care, hospitals, home care and hospice agencies and 55 plus communities.