Description

This e-course explains the particular communication challenges that occur when interacting with dementia patients. It will discuss strategies to use during skilled intervention and provide suggestions for intervention and carryover to support personal. Implementation of Medicare guidelines for skilled service determination is provided.

This goal of this e-course is to improve your communication with dementia patients, and improving the communication of dementia patients with others in their environment. What you learn, you demonstrate. What you demonstrate, you teach. What you teach, others imitate. Your efforts will enhance communication throughout your facility or clinic with those who require special effort. For those who are the recipients of your effort, you will revolutionize lives.

Are there several therapists from your facility who would
like to enroll in this online course? Call 888-337-3866 for
special group rates and other options for discounted
continuing education for your facility.

Course Objectives

At e-course conclusion, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the need for and benefits of successful communication with dementia patients.
2. Identify elements of communication breakdown in interactions with dementia patients.
3. Design and implement skilled, billable assessment, and intervention services for dementia patients.

A score of 80% or better must be received on the post-test in order to
receive a certificate of completion.

OT Content Focus
Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

Author Profile

Lou Eaves, M.S., CCC-SLP, has a B.S. degree in Speech Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, M.S. degree in Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi, and M.S. degree in Speech Pathology from Louisiana State University. She has 30 years experience in direct clinical services and administration of rehabilitation services for geriatric patients. Employment settings have included private practice, hospital, outpatient, home health and long-term care. Mrs. Eaves is currently in private practice providing direct clinical services in long-term care, consultation services related to dementia services, and product development for service delivery. Her publications include Brain Storms, A cognitive–linguistic stimulation program to manage clients with dementia as well as online educational materials related to dementia and dementia interventions.

Location & Lodging

 

Intended Audience

• OT
• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for .2 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).

First Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

AOTA: Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. #4095.