Dementia: Introduction to OT Interventions
Hours: 1.00
This foundation course provides occupational therapy professionals with an overview of dementia and what to expect as a person progresses through the disease stages. Therapeutic interventions, including methods to support independence, maximize safety, and address ongoing patient and caregiver needs, are discussed.
The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals about interventions for clients at each dementia stage.
This foundation course provides occupational therapy professionals with an overview of dementia and what to expect as a person progresses through the disease stages. Therapeutic interventions, including methods to support independence, maximize safety, and address ongoing patient and caregiver needs, are discussed. The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals about interventions for clients at each dementia stage.
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000006853. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Determine an individual's expected functional status based on their stage of dementia.
Identify at least three interventions for patients and caregivers which fit the stage of dementia and clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Dementia Overview
Why It Matters
Dementia Presentation and Screening
Global Deterioration Scale
Summary
Section 3: Interventions
Treatment Considerations
Physical Activity
Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment
Reducing Caregiver Burden
Review
Summary
Section 4: Applying Interventions at Each Stage
Interventions for Mild Dementia
Interventions for Moderate Dementia
Severe Dementia
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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