New DSHS Dementia, Level 2 Specialty Course: Instructor Class Schedule Available Now!
We are excited to announce the official launch of our newest expanded specialty curriculum, Dementia, Level 2 Specialty. Caring with Connection, Compassion, and Confidence.
Course Description:
Dementia, Level 2 Specialty is an advanced training program designed to equip caregivers with tools and strategies to foster meaningful, compassionate, and person-centered care for individuals living with dementia. Building on foundational knowledge, this course focuses on the caregiver’s own wellness, empathetic communication, and relationship-building, while offering actionable techniques to manage behavioral challenges and preserve dignity throughout the dementia journey.
Learners will engage in dynamic modules that emphasize self-compassion, holistic wellness, and emotional resilience, followed by practical approaches to relationship-centered care. Through interactive lessons, real-world scenarios, and structured reflection assignments, participants will explore the power of empathy, autonomy, and individualized support in dementia caregiving. The course also introduces evidence-based frameworks such as Humanitude and the Best Friends™ approach to deepen trust and enhance well-being for both caregivers and care recipients.
Each module builds toward integrating learned skills into a cohesive caregiver toolbox, fostering professional confidence and a supportive caregiving community. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized strategy to sustain caregiver wellness, prevent burnout, and continue growing in their caregiving role.
Key Topics Covered:
- Caregiver wellness and self-compassion
- Empathy, emotional management, and boundary setting
- Person-centered care and relationship-building
- Behavioral management and non-pharmacological interventions
- Humanitude and Best Friends™ care approaches
- Activity planning and engagement strategies
- Professional reflection, collaboration, and resource building
Format:
8 lessons (each ~1 hour) delivered flexibly as 1-day, multi-session, or modular formats. Includes pre-course homework and post-lesson reflection assignments.
Instructor Qualifications:
Who Should Enroll:
These classes are scheduled for instructors who wish to teach the Dementia, Level 2 Specialty curriculum and who are already approved to teach the Dementia, Level 1 Specialty curriculum.
Upcoming Classes for Instructors:
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When
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Instructor and Location
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Registration Information
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09-03-25
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
09-04-25
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Theresa Allyn
Sunrise Services, Inc
Virtual Learning
(Two 4-hour classes)
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Online Registration
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09-17-25
8:30 AM
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Jessika Wood
S&H Training
Virtual Training
(One 8-hour class)
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Online Registration
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09-24-25
9:00 AM
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Dave and Carol Foltz
In Person
(One 8-hour class)
North Haven
Seattle, WA
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Online Registration
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09-26-25
9:00 AM
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Dave and Carol Foltz
In Person
(One 8-hour class)
Elesio
Tacoma, WA
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Online Registration
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10-02-25
8:30 AM
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Jessika Wood
S&H Training
Virtual Training
(One 8-hour class)
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Online Registration
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10-06-25
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
10-07-25
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Theresa Allyn
Sunrise Services, Inc
Virtual Learning
(Two 4-hour classes)
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Online Registration
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10-29-25
12:30 – 4:30 PM
10-30-25
12:30 – 4:30 PM
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Theresa Allyn
Sunrise Services, Inc
Virtual Learning
(Two 4-hour classes)
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Online Registration
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What’s Next?
Instructors who are approved to teach Dementia Level 1 Specialty, and have successfully completed Dementia, Level 2 Specialty, may complete the appropriate Training Program Application and Updates form and submit for training approval.
Community instructors: TrainingApprovalTPC@dshs.wa.gov
Facility instructors: TrainingApprovalTPA@dshs.wa.gov
If you have questions about the content, please contact TCDUtrngdev1@dshs.wa.gov
Thank you for your interest in this new class! We are very excited to roll this out and bring this class to your learners.
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