Screening Tools for Impairments in Executive Function: Attention

Hours: 0.23
# Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PAAPND

Neurological conditions or injuries can have severe impacts on attention, interfering with a person's ability to shift and maintain focus. This module demonstrates techniques to assess attention in patients with neurocognitive disorders.

Course Description

Neurological conditions or injuries can have severe impacts on attention, interfering with a person's ability to shift and maintain focus. This module demonstrates techniques to assess attention in patients with neurocognitive disorders.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PAAPND

Hours: 0.23

Type: Pro-On-The-Go

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2026

Outline:
Attention Background

Selective Attention

Sustained Attention

Alternating Attention

Divided Attention

Course Contributor(s)

References

Staff Writer: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L

Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias. Disclosure: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Screening Tools for Impairments in Executive Function: Attention

Neurological conditions or injuries can have severe impacts on attention, interfering with a person's ability to shift and maintain focus. This module demonstrates techniques to assess attention in patients with neurocognitive disorders.

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