[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.
π― 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.
πΌ 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)
β 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
β± 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
π 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
π 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.
π 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.
π΅ 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.
