Contact Hours: 2
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: BeginnerAccreditation Information:
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Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
The purpose of this introductory level course is to provide healthcare practitioners with basic knowledge of dementia, including types, stages of decline, salient characteristics, related to clinical presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize dementia as a global issue that has the potential to affect patient's functional and occupational performance in clinical practice.
- Identify signs, symptoms, and neurological hallmarks of each type of dementia.
- Identify hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease.
- Define stages of cognitive impairment and characteristics of each.
Disclosures:
SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND
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Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Training, Speech Language Pathologist, Nursing and Nursing Home Administration.
Instructional Level: Intermediate.
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved
This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Amber Heape is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Authors:
Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP
Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP is a dedicated advocate for the necessity and skilled nature of therapy services. She is the Regional Clinical Specialist for a large healthcare company, where she works with skilled nursing facilities in 3 states on documentation compliance, clinical education, and clinical program writing for PT, OT, and ST.
Amber recently received her doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with a research focus on clinical supervision and student self-efficacy. She is an adjunct professor, and works with multiple universities to assure quality student placements within all therapy disciplines. She has authored numerous continuing education courses and has presented at state and national conferences across the United States. Amber has held state and national offices and volunteers with organizations that promote and preserve quality care in the elderly. She is a Certified Dementia Professional.
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