Nearly 40% of long-term care or rehabilitation facilities have a dedicated special-care unit. As Alzheimer’s Disease and other debilitating dementias expand rapidly in the United States, the demand for individuals who can effectively manage these specialized units has far outpaced supply.
The US Department of Labor has indicated that demand for this position has increased 500% in the last 7 years and is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. As a Certified Special-Care Manager (CSCM) you will be able to effectively manage the unit; its patients, its employees, and its financials.
Each “course” is in lecture-based format that is full of relevant information to use now and in the future. They are optimized for printing. To complete each course, simply read the lectures (approximately 3 to 4 pages each) and answer a set of 10 questions at completion. Courses generally take 30 to 45 minutes to complete. For further information, read the course overview below.
