The Alzheimer's Education Program (AEP) has emerged as a national and international leader in designing and implementing innovative education programs for a diverse range of health care professionals and family givers.

The mission of the Certificate in Dementia and the Alzheimer's Education Program is 1) to further the knowledge and understanding of dementia as a unique cognitive disorder; 2) to examine the global impact of dementia on individuals, families and health-care professionals; 3) to introduce and demonstrate evidence-based research and the implications for best practice; 4) to challenge students and health care professionals to become more person-centered, passionate and creative in their work; and 5) to inspire change in traditional approaches to dementia care.