Description

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 SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

This clinically focused seminar will examine a range of cognitive disorders that occur after acquired acute brain injury (TBI), as well as disorders of the aging brain, including Alzheimer’s dementia. The most recent clinical research on cognitive rehabilitation from the field of neuropsychology will be presented and used to evaluate treatment options that hold most promise for positive functional outcomes. The implications of the demands placed on a patient’s memory systems during treatments will also be highlighted, as well as a rationale for selecting specific memory systems for specific therapy tasks.  New techniques to increase attention for task completion will also be presented. 

 

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

                                                 DAY ONE

 

7:30-7:50       Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

7:55-8:00       General Seminar Information

8:00-9:30       Assessment To Identify Language/Cognitive Breakdown And
                      Functional Treatment Planning (Dr. Hoepner)

9:30-9:45       Break

9:45-11:15     Evaluating Treatment Options To Determine Evidence-Based Practice, Including Decision Making
                      Related To Social And Behavioral Aspects Of Brain Damage  (Dr. Hoepner)

11:15-12:15   Lunch on Own

12:15-1:45     Executive Function Training With Emphasis On Functional Outcomes (Dr. Hoepner)

1:45-2:00       Break

2:00-3:30       Obstacles Blocking Goal Achievement That MUST Be Addressed (Dr. Winningham)

        3:30       Adjourn and Sign Out

 

                                                DAY TWO

7:30-7:55      Sign In (Coffee and Tea)

8:00-9:30      New Techniques To Increase Attention For Task Completion (Dr. Winningham)

 9:30-9:45     Break

9:45-11:15    Cognitive Rehabilitation And Memory Enhancement: Evidence-Based Interventions
                     For Older Adults (Dr. Winningham)

11:15-12:15  Lunch on Own

12:15-1:45    Group Interaction Techniques And Goal Setting, Including Identifying Appropriate
                     Compensation Strategies And Issues Related To Deficit Awareness (Mr. MacLennan)

1:45-2:00       Break

2:00-3:30       Decision Making Related To Use Of External Memory Aids (Mr. MacLennan)

        3:30       Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Robert G. Winningham, PhD, specializes in applied memory abilities and conducts research on the cognitive abilities of older adults. This clinical research has led to the development of novel approaches that increase the efficiency of SLPs and OTs in their work with persons with brain injury including those with TBI and progressive cognitive loss associated with aging and dementia. Dr. Winningham has given more than 350 invited presentations on cognitive rehabilitation. Currently he is Co-Director of the Geriatric Wellness Center and Chair of the Psychology Division at Western Oregon University.

Donald MacLennan, MA, CCC-SLP, is a clinician with the Minneapolis VA Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program working with veterans to establish community independence. He has 28 years of experience working with people with TBI, providing cognitive rehabilitation across acute, outpatient, community reentry, and home care settings.  Mr. MacLennan was recently involved in a joint project with VA and Department of Defense to provide guidelines to SLPs for treating TBI.  In 2008 he received the Rick L. Bollinger Clinician of the Year Award, a national award recognizing clinical excellence within the VA.

Jerry Hoepner, PhD, CCC-SLP, presents nationally on the topics of cognitive and communication disorders resulting from brain injury and on acquired language disorders in aphasia.  Dr. Hoepner is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.   His current research examines the role of partners in supporting the success of everyday interactions of individuals with traumatic brain injury. Clinically, Dr. Hoepner specializes in the use of routines to reduce demands on working memory and executive functions.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:
Allina Commons at Midtown Exchange
Greenway Level: Rooms A & B
2925 Chicago Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone: 612-262-5100
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Seminar to be held on the Greenway Level inside Allina Commons at Midtown Exchange. Use the 10th Ave S building entrance and proceed one level down from street level. 

Parking is available in the parking structure across the street from Allina Commons.  Use 10th Ave South.  Bring your parking stub to the seminar for validation.

Intended Audience

• OT
• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

 

AOTA

First Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

Second Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Outcomes

AOTA: Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. #4095.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4

Past Participant Comments

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