CARES Dementia Specialist

CARES® Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.) Credentialing Program

What is the C.D.S. credential?

The CARES® Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.) credential is a way to super charge your dementia care knowledge and be recognized for completing the entire CARES® online dementia care training curriculum (8 courses/40 hours/40 modules) and passing the C.D.S. credentialing exam.

What is the C.D.S. process?

Over 1 Million

Modules Completed

#1

Quality, Online Dementia Care Training

Seven

National e-Healthcare Leadership Awards

20

Published CARES® Journal Articles

Customer Testimonial

The CARES Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.) online dementia care training gave me realistic tools and approaches to use—a true ‘toolbox.’ I now feel confident in how to problem solve when working with someone who has dementia!

Emily E. Gibson, C.D.S.
Life Enrichment Director
Menominee, WI