1. A. An individual is eligible to be a memory care services trainer if the individual:

   1. 1. Is a registered nurse with:

      1. a. A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or an equivalent certification, demonstrating knowledge in dementia care best practices and behavioral management;
      2. b. An Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Training (ADCT) certification or an equivalent program recognized by a national or state accrediting body;
      3. c. A Gerontological Nurse Certification (RN-BC) issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent certification specializing in the care of older adults;
      4. d. An End-of-Life and Palliative Care Certification from a recognized body, emphasizing care for late-stage dementia and end-of-life situations; or
      5. e. Two years of experience providing memory care services; or
   2. 2. Has a current memory care services certificate of completion.

2. B. An individual, who is not a registered nurse, is eligible to become a memory care services trainer,

   1. 1. If the individual has a:

      1. a. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including but not limited to:

         1. i. Gerontology,
         2. ii. Psychology,
         3. iii. Social Work,
         4. iv. Education, or
         5. v. Nursing-related disciplines; or

      2. b. Minimum of three years of direct experience in memory care, dementia care, or a related field, such as:

         1. i. Providing care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, or
         2. ii. Developing and implementing memory care programs; and

   2. 2. Holds one or more of the following certifications:

      1. a. Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP),
      2. b. Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT),
      3. c. Certified Activity Director (ADC) with a specialization in memory care, or
      4. d. Any equivalent certification recognized by a national accrediting body;

   3. 3. Demonstrates experience in adult education or staff training, including:

      1. a. Conducting workshops, seminars, or training sessions in a health care or memory care setting; or
      2. b. Developing training materials specific to memory care;
   4. 4. Has completed cultural competency training to ensure inclusivity and sensitivity in care and training approaches;
   5. 5. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to tailor training to diverse audiences, including care staff and family members; or
   6. 6. Has a valid certificate of completion issued according to R9-10-126.

3. C. An individual is ineligible to become a memory care services trainer if the individual has:

   1. 1. A history of substantiated allegation or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable individual or individuals; or
   2. 2. A record of disciplinary action or actions related to professional misconduct.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 2085 (June 27, 2025), with a delayed effective date of June 30, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).