Virtual Dementia Tour Training

​Two levels of VDT training are available:  
​Facilitator Training is required when you initially get the VDT program, and teaches you how to set up and conduct the VDT for your staff as well as the general public.  This training is available online.  Click here for more information.
Most needs for the VDT are met by becoming a facilitator. 
​​A Certified Trainer (CT) is an advanced level of training and provides  additional capabilities not available to facilitators.

​To apply for candidacy:

• Click below to submit your application and attach both your resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be a Certified Trainer rather than a Facilitator of the VDT. 
• Tentative schedule for 2022 classes in Roswell, GA (subject to change):
  • Wednesday, March 23 - Thursday, March 24.  Application deadline January 26.
    Optional Hospital VDT training available Friday, March 25.
  • Thursday, June 16 - Friday, June 17.  Application deadline April 21.
    Optional Hospital VDT training available Saturday, June 18.
  • Wednesday, September 21 - Thursday, September 22.  Application deadline July 27.
    Optional Inclusive VDT training available Friday, September 23.
  • Wednesday, November 2 - Thursday, November 3.  Application deadline September 7.
    Optional Hospital VDT training available Friday, November 4.
• The cost is $2,680 and includes the VDT manual and full set of sensory components used in the Tour, annual  membership and the in-person training.  Optional 3rd day for specialized training is an additional $350. 
• Annual renewal of $400 ensures CTs have the latest developments in the program and is required to maintain active Certified Trainer status.

 
Click here to apply and attach both a cover letter and resume, or contact vdt@secondwind.org for questions. 
 
View the current list of Certified Trainers here.

The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) sensitivity training program is the proprietary intellectual property of Second Wind Dreams®, an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Roswell, Georgia.  Developed by Second Wind Dreams founder, P.K. Beville, the Alzheimer’s and related dementias sensitivity training program known as the Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction (U.S. No. 8,388,347).  The patent relates to certain components, elements and functions of the Virtual Dementia Tour experience and only Second Wind Dreams and its authorized agents may conduct or deliver the Virtual Dementia Tour.