Therapists Role in the Treatment of Dementia and Related Diagnosis

Name: Therapists Role in the Treatment of Dementia and Related Diagnosis
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Tracking # 20-980834

$30.00

4.5 (194 ratings)

Educator BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how cognitive function is associated with rehabilitation
Define Dementia and related diagnoses
Describe preventative measures against dementia and related diagnoses
Identify appropriate tests for physical/occupation therapists to perform with patients with dementia to get a baseline of cognitive and physical ability
Identify ways physical and occupational therapists can contribute to the treatment of dementia in patients that also need rehabilitation services
Describe physical therapy interventions for patients with dementia
Describe occupational therapy interventions for patients with dementia
Describe how cognitive status contributes to falls
Describe ways to treat pain in patients with dementia
Identify different treatment approaches for patients with dementia in different rehabilitation settings
Describe how caregiver support affects hospital re-admissions for patients in the home health setting with dementia

Course overview

The goal of therapy for dementia patients is to maintain the patients independence and current cognitive abilities for as long as possible. It may involve physical therapy, cognitive therapy, occupational therapy, and other exercises depending on the diagnosis of the patient. This course discusses essential aspects of physical and occupational therapy interventions in the treatment of dementia and related disorders. It discusses the different treatment approaches for patients with dementia in different rehabilitation settings and how caregiver support affects hospital readmissions for patients in the home health setting with dementia.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

4h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h General

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

4h General CE

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Nursing Home Administrator

4h General - (must be in one of the Domains of Practice - Personnel, Finance, Marketing, Physical Resource Management, Laws, Regulatory Codes and Governing Boards, Resident Care)

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

4h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General Continuing Education

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Class I CE

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

4h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General

Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer

4h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer

4h General

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer

4h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Special Volunteer

4h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist Registered

4h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board

Occupational Therapist

4h General Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice

Occupational Therapist Assistant

4h General Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice

Occupational Therapist

4h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

4h Certified Activities

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Category A CCUs

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Type 1 CE

Physical Therapist Assistant

4h Type 1 CE

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how cognitive function is associated with rehabilitation.
Define Dementia and related diagnoses.
Describe preventative measures against dementia and related diagnoses.
Identify appropriate tests for physical/occupational therapists to perform with patients with dementia to get a baseline of cognitive and physical ability.
Identify ways physical and occupational therapists can contribute to treating dementia in patients who also need rehabilitation services.
Describe physical therapy interventions for patients with dementia.
Describe occupational therapy interventions for patients with dementia.
Describe how cognitive status contributes to falls
Describe ways to treat pain in patients with dementia.
Identify different treatment approaches for patients with dementia in different rehabilitation settings.
Describe how caregiver support affects hospital re-admissions for patients with dementia in the home health setting.

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