Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Brush Development,
"Very practical. Can easily apply what I learned."
– M.R., prior course participant
Caring for individuals living with dementia can pose challenges for everyone concerned. The confusion and memory loss that are the hallmarks of dementia often lead to frustration and chaos in relationships and in the caregiving environment – and lead to stressed-out, overworked, exhausted care partners. There is a better way.
Each segment of this course is carefully designed to provide participants with simple, actionable solutions that can be implemented today with individuals with dementia and their care partners. The Montessori philosophy discussed gives rehabilitation therapists the tools they need to dramatically improve their experience of working with clients with dementia in the home and long-term care setting.
Course is offered for 0.85 ASHA CEUs – 8.5 Contact Hours.
Course Overview – Run Time: 8:35:10
"Knowledgeable presenters with example videos. Development and implementation of individual plans."
– S.A., prior course participant
The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.
Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.
"I liked the ideas for Montessori activities. Easy to follow, lots of ideas and demonstrations." L.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Creating and implementing individual roles and practices with materials was beneficial. Also, spaced retrieval practice. I liked that there was a lot of repetition of information." M.T. (Sep. 2024)
"I admit that I was leery of an 8 hr class, but I was HOOKED and did this over 2 days! Thank you! I appreciated the spaced retrieval review and neuro reviews (differential dementias) to use in my reporting to combat the "spaced retrieval isn't skilled", “dementia patients can't learn” denials. Info on responsive behaviors helpful. Loved the brainstorm ideas. Thanks for addressing staff resistance and buy-in. Appreciated thorough memory review. As a 40 yr SLP who was taught that "you can't do anything for OBS" (organic brain syndrome, remember that one?), and having swum upstream to use many of the strategies you have so expertly packaged, I admit to having emotional reactions to some of the videos of individual patients/residents using Montessori practices. I literally had tears." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful - really good flow. The videos and concrete examples were really good - the resources as well." T.J. (Jul. 2024)
"The real-life examples of Montessori activities were beneficial. I enjoyed the various video formats, lectures, and handouts." A.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Spaced retrieval and how to implement this into an elder's daily routine was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the comprehensive nature of the course." J.B. (Mar. 2024)
"Very practical. Can easily apply what I learned." M.R. (Mar. 2024)
"How to outlay the environment for patients w/ dementia w/out too much distraction of medical equipment. I liked the visuals and ease of learning the content and specific examples to implement." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Clear description of spaced retrieval training. I liked the videos and examples of Montessori tasks used with elders." R.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Knowledgeable presenters with example videos. Development and implementation of individual plans." S.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Application of Montessori philosophy for adults with supporting documentation, including evidence-based practice. Many concepts applicable in providing intervention for adult patients going through acute neuro-rehabilitation." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the concept of goals for well-being, preparing the environment, the whole care team demonstrating grace & courtesy, being mindful of therapy goals with modification for well-being, and a reminder to offer opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the day." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the focus on what the person can do and not what they cannot do. Gained knowledge on how to help people with dementia." R.T. (Nov. 2023)
"Spaced Retrieval was a helpful topic. I liked the visuals." M.T. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the short segments that helped to make watching the course easier and to break it up across days. Review of Montessori was beneficial." A.S. (Oct. 2023)
Jennifer is the author of 5 nationally recognized books on dementia including the silver-medal winning Creative Connections in Dementia Care and I Care, the gold-medal winning work that also received a 5-star rating as a Reader Favorite. Jennifer is widely known for her revolutionary work in the Spaced Retrieval memory intervention, pioneering this area of study and publishing 2 books on the subject.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Jennifer Brush is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Jennifer Brush is the author of "Meal Time Matters" and "Meal Time Matters at Home"; receives royalties.
Financial — Jennifer Brush is the author of "A Therapy Technique for Improving Memory: Spaced Retrieval" and "Environment and Communication Assessment Toolkit"; receives royalties.
Financial — Jennifer Brush is an editor and author for IDEAS Institute; receives consulting fees.
Financial — Jennifer Brush is the owner of Brush Development; ownership interests.
Nonfinancial — Jennifer Brush has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC-SLP, Director, Brush Development, AMI Certified Trainer, Montessori for Dementia and Aging
Margaret Jarrell, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, AMI Auxiliary Trainer, Montessori for Dementia and Aging
Mandy Cheskis, MS, CCC-SLP
Speaker Disclosures:
Nonfinancial — Brush Development has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
This program is offered for 0.85 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).
ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.
ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.
ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:
If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.
Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.
Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:
Course Completion Timeframe:
You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.
However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.
Content Access:
Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.
Certificate of Completion:
On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.
ASHA CE Registry Submission:
During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.
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Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.
What is an Online Course?
Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.
Receiving CEUs:
Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.
Registering for an online course:
You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.
Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:
You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.
Testing requirements:
Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.
Number of CEUs offered:
We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.
State licensing boards and online CEUs:
NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.
Course formats:
Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.
Course handouts:
Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file.
Group discounts:
Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.
Computer requirements:
For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.
Course Cancellation Policy:
A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded.
Special Needs:
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