Best Friends™ Virtual Training Institute Application Form

The Best Friends™ Training Institute Application Form

2025 Virtual Training
Select training date*
Complete this application and take the pre-test to see if you are qualified to attend this Institute!

Certification is a multi-step process that begins with submission of this application. Once you fill this out and click "Submit," you will immediately be redirected to the online pre-test. This tests your basic knowledge of the core tenets of the Best Friends™ approach. Because this is a master-level training, attendees are required to be familiar with the Best Friends philosophy and must score 80% or above on the pre-test. Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete this pre-test after submitting your application (if you have previously submitted the pre-test, you do not need to repeat this step).

If you have already submitted this application form, click here to go directly to the pre-test.

QUESTIONS? Email us! bestfriends@healthpropress.com
I am applying for Master Trainer certification.

Please complete an application form for each individual applying to attend the Institute.
Discount Code (if applicable)
Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Job Title of Applicant*
Email address of Applicant*
Phone Number of Applicant

Area CodePhone Number
Name of Company or Organization
Address of Company or Organization
If applicable, NAB administrator ID for reporting CE hours
By checking one of the boxes below, I affirm I am the above-named applicant and that the information I have provided is complete and accurate.*

I am authorized to submit this form on behalf of my employer, who has agreed to sponsor me in this endeavor.I am an independent consultant or self-employed and am applying on my own behalf.
Please answer the questions below:
Choose the best match for your work setting (check one):*

Residential Care (assisted living, nursing home, etc.)Acute Clinical/MedicalCommunity Setting (home care, adult day, local agency, etc.)4-year College/Graduate SchoolCommunity College/Vocational SchoolAssociation/FoundationOther
How did you first hear of the Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care?*

The bookColleague/word of mouthDirect mailSocial mediaProfessional conferenceCommunity talk/eventInternet search
How did you first hear about the Best Friends Master Trainer Institute?*

Colleague/word of mouthCommunity talk/eventEmailWebsite linkSocial mediaDirect mailInternet search
What is your professional responsibility?*

Owner/Senior ManagementNursingAdministrator/Executive DirectorMemory Care Program DirectorEducational/TrainingActivity Director or ProfessionalTherapy (OT, PT, SLP)Social Work/Mental HealthMarketing or Community RelationsOther
Other (please describe
How long have you been in the eldercare field?*

< 1 year1-5 years6-10 years11-15 yearslonger than 15 years
What type of organization do you intend to use this training in? (check all that apply)*

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing FacilityMemory Care CommunityAdult Day ServicesHome Care ServicesProfessional or Consumer Advocacy AssociationIndependent Consultant/TrainerOther
Other (please describe)
How many residents/clients do you personally work with or serve?*

0-25 individuals26-75 individuals76-150 individuals151-300 individualsMore than 300 individualsOther
Other (please explain)
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I am applying for Master Trainer certification.

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