USI GWEP offering PAC Trainer Certification on Dementia Care

The University of Southern Indiana’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) will host a free two-day Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) Trainer Certification for those providing staff education in nursing homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13-14 on the USI campus. 

Teepa Snow, one of the leading educators on dementia and the care that accompanies it, founded the PAC method to support and engage people experiencing changes in brain function. PAC Mentors will lead the course at USI, giving participants the opportunity to enhance their dementia knowledge and build the practical skills needed to train other members of their team. 

All certification costs for the course will be paid by the USI GWEP, and lunch will be provided between noon and 1 p.m. both days. 

Prerequisite work is required, including a three-hour online self-paced course, two online live Champion Courses and an online live Certification Readiness Course. Links to these online courses will be provided upon registration. Participants are also required to attend both days of the in-person training, complete four post-training calls with a PAC Mentor and teach at least one training session.   

Registration is required, and seating is limited to 20 participants. To begin the registration process, complete this Short Interest Survey. 

For more information, visit USI.edu/pac-trainer-cert or contact Gracie Money at gamoney@usi.edu or 812-464-1894. 

The University of Southern Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $5,000,000 with 0% percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.