Become a Certified Trainer
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The initial level of training in the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) program is Facilitator Training, which teaches all aspects of setting up and conducting the VDT for your organization and the general public. If you are looking for information about getting started with the VDT program, please click here.
A Very Special Team A Certified Trainer (CT) is the next step after becoming a facilitator of the VDT. Becoming a CT expands their capabilities in ways that are not available to facilitators per the terms and conditions of use of the program, such as being able to offer CEUs for the Tour, conducting the Tour in places like hospitals or conferences, and being able to charge for VDT services. |
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Certified Trainers receive a higher level of training in VDT best practices and more advanced dementia education in order to represent the Virtual Dementia Tour and work closely with Second Wind Dreams® (SWD®) in a professional capacity.
Many companies with multiple locations have Certified Trainers who oversee and support the locations under their management in using the VDT system-wide to achieve their company goals for the VDT. They only operate as CTs within their own organization and report training and tour activity to Second Wind Dreams.
Certified Trainers can also be independent contractors with Second Wind Dreams to deliver paid engagements in those areas not available to facilitators. These include specialty VDT services (such as Inclusive, Hospital and Family VDT consulting), group facilitator trainings, conducting the Tour for staff and professional training for other organizations more than once, as well as assisting SWD with the VDT at conferences and conventions. Managed and supported through our headquarters in Roswell, GA, SWD handles the pricing, billing and payments of all programs and events brought to us by CTs, and then works closely with the CT for delivery of services. CTs coordinate all activities through the office and provide reporting for every event conducted, and SWD issues compensation to the CT for their portion of that revenue after delivery of the service.
To apply for candidacy:
Click here to apply with your cover letter and resume, or contact vdt@secondwind.org for questions.
View the current list of Certified Trainers here.
Many companies with multiple locations have Certified Trainers who oversee and support the locations under their management in using the VDT system-wide to achieve their company goals for the VDT. They only operate as CTs within their own organization and report training and tour activity to Second Wind Dreams.
Certified Trainers can also be independent contractors with Second Wind Dreams to deliver paid engagements in those areas not available to facilitators. These include specialty VDT services (such as Inclusive, Hospital and Family VDT consulting), group facilitator trainings, conducting the Tour for staff and professional training for other organizations more than once, as well as assisting SWD with the VDT at conferences and conventions. Managed and supported through our headquarters in Roswell, GA, SWD handles the pricing, billing and payments of all programs and events brought to us by CTs, and then works closely with the CT for delivery of services. CTs coordinate all activities through the office and provide reporting for every event conducted, and SWD issues compensation to the CT for their portion of that revenue after delivery of the service.
To apply for candidacy:
- Click below to submit your resume and cover letter. We look for candidates with experience in dementia care, education and the VDT. Tentative schedule for upcoming classes (subject to change):
- FULL: September 22-24, 2021; Roswell, GA; application deadline July 28th
- 2022 dates, locations Coming Soon!
- Approved candidates have a phone interview with Melora Jackson, VDT Clinical Manager, during the two weeks following the submission deadlines. Approvals are announced the week following the interviews.
- Candidates accepted into the program are scheduled to attend a 3-day training class. Classes are 8:30am - 4:30pm each day, and are currently capped at 6 attendees.
- The cost is $3,030 and includes the VDT manual and full set of sensory components used in the Tour, annual membership and the 3-day training.
- Annual renewal of $400 ensures CTs have the latest developments in the program and is required to maintain Certified Trainer status.
- Re-certification occurs annually on the anniversary of CT training and is based on adherence to VDT policies, procedures and best practices as well as level of participation and engagement with SWD.
Click here to apply with your cover letter and resume, or contact vdt@secondwind.org for questions.
View the current list of Certified Trainers here.
