The SLP Evaluation of Cognition: Assessment of Patients Post-Stroke
Hours: 1.00
After a patient experiences a stroke, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) will perform a comprehensive evaluation of cognition to determine the impact on current and future function. This course guides the learner through evidence-based and best practices for patient screening and evaluation and how to select appropriate assessment tools based on clinical presentation. Assessment, interpretation, and the impact of cognitive impairments on the development and documentation of patient goals and the plan of care are discussed.
After a patient experiences a stroke, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) will perform a comprehensive evaluation of cognition to determine the impact on current and future function. This course guides the learner through evidence-based and best practices for patient screening and evaluation and how to select appropriate assessment tools based on clinical presentation. Assessment, interpretation, and the impact of cognitive impairments on the development and documentation of patient goals and the plan of care are discussed.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.0000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Describe the common clinical presentations of cognitive impairment based on the location and extent of a stroke.
Differentiate between cognitive screening and assessment.
Choose the most appropriate cognitive assessment tool based on patient presentation.
Interpret evaluation findings to identify appropriate goals.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Clinical Presentations of a Stroke
Pathophysiology
Neuroanatomy and Clinical Presentation
Cerebrum
Left vs. Right Hemisphere
Review
Summary
Section 3: Language and Communication Impairments
Speech and Language
Review
Summary
Section 4: Screening and Assessment
Cognitive Screening and Assessment
Screening Tools
Cognitive Assessments
Interpretation and Goal Development
Review
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Mr. Jones
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Amy Thatcher is a certified and licensed SLP in the state of New Mexico. She graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) with an MS in Speech Language Pathology after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from UNM. She completed her clinical fellowship while working in an acute medical and acute inpatient rehabilitation facility in Santa Fe, NM. Amy is currently a staff SLP and is the assistant manager for the therapy department at the same hospital. Amy has completed training in NOMAS, Lactation Counseling, and VitalStim.Reviewer: Ann Elsasser-Root, PT DPT
Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has experience working as a physical therapist in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in geriatric care, kinesiotaping, vestibular rehabilitation, and McKenzie MDT for the lumbar spine. She is most passionate about treating the older population to improve quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, Ann enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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