The Nightingale Diploma in Dementia Care™

Did you know that somewhere in the world someone is diagnosed with a form of dementia every 3 seconds? With over 100 types of dementia, some affect children, others affect working age people and others affect seniors. This course has been developed to give the learner up-to-date, and innovative strategies when providing care and support to people of any age group who are living with dementia. The Nightingale Three T Model™ is encompassed in this program: Training, Therapy, Togetherness. 

This course is primarily targeted at professional caregivers and service managers ranging from care assistant through to Executive Director.  You will come away equipped with a multitude of innovative skills, knowledge, competence and tools that further enhance the quality of care you deliver.  In addition you will earn CEU's upon completion.

This course consists of 6 on-line modules which are supported by 1:1 Zoom sessions and educational videos posted in the private Student Facebook Page. Each module includes an assignment that must be submitted for grading before the learner can move on to the next module. At the end, there is a final 1:1 evaluation and multiple choice test with Dr Nightingale before the learner is awarded The Nightingale Diploma in Dementia Care™. Additionally, once you register, you will also receive , for free, the NDA Coaching Notes and Guidelines for Sundowner Syndrome.

Firstly, this program has been developed by, and is taught by, Dr Nightingale, a world renowned Clinical Dementia Specialist with over 32 years of experience. Throughout your study, you have remote access to him via email and Zoom. Secondly, much of the content refers to forward thinking and innovative practice, and you have the opportunity to learn some positive engagement strategies that further enhance the quality of care you deliver to those supported within your services. Thirdly, once you complete the Diploma you become a Nightingale Dementia Associate with the opportunity of registering for the Post Graduate Mentorship Program.

The cost of studying this diploma is $497 or  £365. This can be paid in monthly installments or in one full payment.

1. Is this diploma accredited in the US? Yes, by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers. Accreditation from other bodies in the US is currently being sought.
2. Is this diploma accredited in the UK? Not currently, but the process is underway.
3. How long do I have to complete this diploma? You are expected to complete 1 module per month. Therefore, this diploma will be completed within 7 months.