The FL Department of Elder Affairs now requires new hires to complete a 1-hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) training within 30 days of hire, in addition to the existing 2-hour ADRD training.
The department provides the 1-hour ADRD training video for free on their website, after the aide finishes the 1-hour training video, a certification will be provided. The 1-hour training program contains information on:
- Understanding the basics about the most common forms of dementia
- How to identify the signs and symptoms of dementia
- Skills for communicating and interacting with persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia
Please refer to the ADRD Training Requirements for New Hires chart below for specific guidelines based on each setting (FL DOEA):
Note: Only the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) can provide the 1-hour training. The rule/statute mandates that it must be offered exclusively by the DOEA.
