Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Course for EMS: Online for $25
Need to complete your Illinois Alzheimer's and dementia training before renewing your EMS license? CE Solutions offers a 1-hour online Alzheimer's and Dementia course as a standalone specialty course for $25.
Available for individual purchase, this course is designed to satisfy Illinois's Alzheimer's and dementia training requirement. You can add it to your renewal plan even if you completed your other continuing education elsewhere.
A Standalone Specialty Course for $25
Our Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia course gives EMS professionals a convenient way to complete this specific training online. The standalone option makes it easy to purchase the course you need and work through the material on your schedule.
- Course: Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Length: 1 hour
- Price: $25
- Format: Online, self-paced
- Purchase option: Standalone specialty course
What Is the Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Requirement?
For EMS license renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2023, Illinois requires at least one hour of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia training during each license renewal period. The Illinois Department of Public Health's EMS licensing guidance identifies three required training areas:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Effective communication strategies
- Management and care planning
This is an ongoing renewal requirement. Completing the training during a previous license cycle does not fulfill the requirement for every future renewal.
Who Needs This Training?
The requirement applies to Illinois EMS personnel, including Emergency Medical Responders, EMTs, EMT-Intermediates, AEMTs, and paramedics. It is part of Illinois state licensure requirements, including for providers who also maintain NREMT certification.
If you are organizing your upcoming renewal, check your completed courses for the required dementia training. This specialty course offers an individual purchase option when you still need that topic.
Why Dementia Education Matters in EMS
Taking a patient history, explaining what comes next, and communicating with family members are everyday parts of EMS care. Dementia-focused education gives providers dedicated time to consider these interactions and the needs of patients living with cognitive changes.
Illinois's emphasis on assessment, communication, and care planning gives this training a practical purpose. For EMS professionals, it is an opportunity to focus on how they approach patient encounters and support clear, respectful communication.
How to Complete the Course Through CE Solutions
- Purchase the course. Choose the standalone Alzheimer's and Dementia specialty course for $25.
- Complete the online training. Work through the course material and pass the required exam.
- Save your certificate. Keep your completion certificate with your continuing education records.
- Prepare for renewal. Follow your EMS system's or IDPH's instructions for submitting your documentation.
Completing the training ahead of your renewal date gives you time to organize your records and address any documentation questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the training hour count toward my Illinois EMS CE total?
Yes. Illinois law, 20 ILCS 2310/2310-710, allows one hour from completion of the required course to count toward the minimum continuing education hours for EMS relicensure.
Can I purchase just the Alzheimer's and Dementia course?
Yes. CE Solutions offers it as a standalone specialty course for $25. A full recertification package is not required to purchase this course.
How often do Illinois EMS providers need dementia training?
At least one hour is required during each Illinois EMS license renewal period.
Where can I find the rest of my Illinois renewal requirements?
Visit our Illinois EMS recertification requirements page for information to help plan your continuing education.
Complete Your Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
Make this required topic part of your renewal plan with CE Solutions' 1-hour Alzheimer's and Dementia specialty course for $25. Purchase it individually, complete the online training, and keep your certificate ready for renewal.
