Description

This speech pathology online CEU course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs.

 

 Course Format: Text - including diagrams & picture references.

***PLEASE NOTE: This course is in the process of being renewed for ASHA credit.  We have submitted the appropriate paperwork weeks ago, but ASHA is currently experiencing a major backlog of work with several of their employees being out on extended leave.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you, and we are equally as hopeful as you are that they will process our forms for this course's renewal any day.  :) ***

This is an introductory level e-course intended for speech-language pathologists.  This e-course takes a unique perspective to cognitive rehabilitation by merging cognitive rehabilitation interventions with motor learning theories. Provided will be practical application strategies aimed at improving functional communication in cognitively impaired patients.  The format includes theoretical information consistently applied to cognitive and self-care scenarios through everyday clinical case examples.

 

Section 1:  Introduction

 

Section 2:  Neurophysiology of Cognition

 

Section 3:  Neurophysiology of Recovery – Neuroplasticity

 

Section 4:  Contemporary Cognitive Rehabilitation

 

Section 5:  Contemporary Motor Learning

 

Section 6:  The Future of Cognitive Rehabilitation

 

Section 7:  Overcoming Common Barriers to Learning: Attention, Memory, Awareness

 

Section 8:  Problem Solving

 

Section 9:  Behavioral Management

Section 10:  References

 

Please note:  This eCourse is set up to be flexible to accomodate all schedules.  You do not have to complete this program in one sitting.  You can access the course materials as many times as you need to in order to complete all the sections. 

Course Objectives

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

 

• Discuss traditional and contemporary cognitive rehabilitation techniques.
• Apply, successfully, motor learning theory to patients with cognitive impairments.
• Develop individualized programs—from evaluation to treatment—for cognitively impaired clients.
• Discuss practical applications for overcoming the three largest barriers to learning: attention, memory, and awareness.

 

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

Author Profile

Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, received his physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1991 and his MHS degree from the University of Indianapolis. He is board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy by the APTA. He currently works for Salem Hospital, Salem, Oregon, where he specializes in neurologically impaired clients. Mr. Studer has presented many courses on cognitive processing and has published an article on the subject in PT Magazine. He is a guest lecturer at Pacific University in Oregon and The University of Missouri on the topics of motor control, motor learning and cognitive impairment.

Thomas J. Slominski, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been in private practice since 1972. Mr. Slominski is a nationally recognized expert regarding third-party documentation issues. For the past 15 years he has presented documentation seminars to SLPs and other healthcare professionals. Of the over 8,000 participants who have attended Mr. Slominski's seminars, 96% said they would recommend his seminar to a colleague. Also, Mr. Slominski is the author of Medicare Guidelines Explained for the SLP and editor of two other Medicare documentation manuals: Medicare Guidelines Explained for the PT and Medicare Guidelines Explained for the OT.

Location & Lodging

 

Intended Audience

• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for .3 CEUs (Introductory level; Professional area).