OH HB265

Creates a dementia care certificate program administered by the Ohio Department of Aging for individuals who complete approved training in dementia care and pay a license fee.

Requires approved dementia care training programs to include 11 core topics: dementia overview, person-centered care planning, behavioral management, communication skills, medication management, pain assessment, family dynamics, meaningful activities, daily living assistance, environment characteristics, and nonpharmacological interventions.

Prohibits use of titles including "certified in dementia care," "dementia practitioner," "certified Alzheimer's disease practitioner," acronyms such as CDC or CADP, or any similar designation without holding a valid certificate.

Authorizes the Department of Aging to adopt administrative rules specifying application procedures, fees, certificate duration, suspension and revocation provisions, and penalties for violations.

Provisions take effect six months after the bill's enactment date.