Event Description:
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is hosting a one day, no cost training for law enforcement and first responders to learn special techniques to use to properly and appropriately respond to calls regarding individuals with Alzheimer's disease. This training is dedicated to providing law enforcement officers, supervisors and executives, firefighters, EMS, and others from the first responder community with the most current Alzheimer’s and dementia training available. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Better understand Alzheimer's disease
- Identify the different situations first responders might encounter persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Distinguish symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from other conditions
- Learn techniques to effectively question and interview a person with Alzheimer's disease
- Communicate and collaborate with caregivers
- Engage community resources
- Establish protocols for search-and-rescue specific to this population
The event will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida.
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Dates:
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT
Sponsor:
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
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Contact Name:
Racheal Sawyer
Contact Email or Phone:
sawyer@theiacp.org