6 Courses Required

[Healthcare]

Certificate in Dementia Crisis

Train the team that responds to dementia crises — EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers, hospital workers, and caregivers, all in one cert.

⏱ DURATION: 1 week at ~6 hrs | πŸ“š TOTAL HOURS: 15 Hrs | πŸŽ“ CEUs: 1.5 CEUs | πŸ’΅ COST: $249

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Recognize and respond to common dementia-related situations.
  • Use body language and tone to de-escalate a person in crisis.
  • Apply role-specific approaches as EMS, law enforcement, dispatch, hospital staff, or caregiver.
  • Work as a team across roles in a dementia crisis response.

πŸ’Ό Career Opportunities With This Certificate

  • Police Officer / First Responder — $45K–$110K (approx.) (BLS)
  • EMT / Paramedic — $30K–$70K (approx.) (BLS)
  • Nursing Assistant / Direct Caregiver — $28K–$45K (approx.) (BLS)

The U.S. population aged 65+ continues to grow, and dementia-related crisis response is now a standard training expectation for first responders and direct caregivers. (BLS)


βœ“ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

  • 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
  • 12-month access from the day you enroll
  • No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

  • Finish in as little as 1 day at focused pace
  • Or 1 week at ~6 hrs
  • Total certificate hours: 15 Hrs

πŸ† What You'll Earn

  • Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
  • 1.5 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

πŸ“‹ Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.


πŸ“… Access Timing

Learners will:

  • Get access to their certificate courses approximately 24-48 business hours from the date of enrollment.
  • Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

πŸ’΅ Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.


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