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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Patricia Schaber, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders in Occupational Therapy Practice, 3rd edition

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders in Occupational Therapy Practice, 3rd edition

4 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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This basic-level course is designed to increase occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to provide an overview of medical management of these disorders. The second part of the course focuses on occupational therapy screening for neurocognitive disorders – including Alzheimer’s disease – as well as evaluation of and intervention for older adults with these disorders. Although written for occupational therapy professionals, this course can also inform medical and behavioral health professionals who work in acute and long-term care and institutional, home-based, or community settings concerning the role and unique contributions of occupational therapists on the interprofessional healthcare team.

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This basic-level course is designed to increase occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to provide an overview of medical management of these disorders. The second part of the course focuses on occupational therapy screening for neurocognitive disorders – including Alzheimer’s disease – as well as evaluation of and intervention for older adults with these disorders. Although written for occupational therapy professionals, this course can also inform medical and...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This basic-level course is designed to increase occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to provide an overview of medical management of these disorders. The second part of the course focuses on occupational therapy screening for neurocognitive disorders – including Alzheimer’s disease – as well as evaluation of and intervention for older adults with these disorders. Although written for occupational therapy professionals, this course can also inform medical and behavioral health professionals who work in acute and long-term care and institutional, home-based, or community settings concerning the role and unique contributions of occupational therapists on the interprofessional healthcare team. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders based on diagnostic criteria and brain neuroanatomy. 
  • Identify the diagnostic considerations and medical management for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • List the risk factors and behavioral symptoms for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • Describe caregiver support and family-centered care for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • Describe the process used by occupational therapy professionals for screening and evaluating clients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Describe the interventions that occupational therapy professionals provide for clients with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This basic-level course is designed to increase occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to provide an overview of medical management of these disorders. The second part of the course focuses on occupational therapy screening for neurocognitive disorders – including Alzheimer’s disease – as well as evaluation of and intervention for older adults with these disorders. Although written for occupational therapy professionals, this course can also inform medical and behavioral health professionals who work in acute and long-term care and institutional, home-based, or community settings concerning the role and unique contributions of occupational therapists on the interprofessional healthcare team. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders based on diagnostic criteria and brain neuroanatomy. 
  • Identify the diagnostic considerations and medical management for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • List the risk factors and behavioral symptoms for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • Describe caregiver support and family-centered care for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • Describe the process used by occupational therapy professionals for screening and evaluating clients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Describe the interventions that occupational therapy professionals provide for clients with Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 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

Instructional Level: Beginner.

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.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5706. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Patricia Schaber 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.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

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.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 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

Instructional Level: Beginner.

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.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5706. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Patricia Schaber 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.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

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.