$44.00 USD

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0.2  ASHA CEUs

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Assessment Challenges And Solutions #e265


Presenters: Kathryn Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired) & Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP

Learn to differentiate MCI from healthy aging and dementia.


"Very practical information regarding evaluation for MCI and differentiating between other neuro-cognitive disorders."

– L.H., prior course participant

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This course focuses on MCI assessment. MCI is often a harbinger of Alzheimer’s or other dementia producing disease. Early identification provides those affected with options for pharmacologic intervention and cognitive and linguistic stimulation therapies that can delay or prevent evolution to dementia.

Topics presented during this course will include: types of MCI; differentiating MCI from healthy aging and dementia; signature cognitive features of Alzheimer’s MCI and other pathologies associated with MCI; research-based guidelines that promote testing validity; characteristics of good screening tests and neuropsychological test batteries; and factors to consider when interpreting performance data and counseling clients.

Course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs – 2 contact hours.

Course Overview – Run Time: 2:03:55

  1. Understanding mild cognitive impairment.
  2. Differentiating MCI from healthy aging.
  3. Common causes of mild cognitive impairment.
  4. Evidence-based assessment guidelines.
  5. Screening measures with normative data.
  6. Neuropsychological test batteries with normative data.
  7. Language performance deficits as early indicators of MCI.
  8. Counseling clients & interpreting performance data.
  9. Summary.
"Very informative about best tests. Included practical information about how to discuss results with patients."

– J.W., prior course participant

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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.

Reviews

"Differentiating types of dementia and options for better screening were beneficial. Course was detailed." A.D. (Mar. 2024)

"Knowing when to refer to a physician was helpful to discuss. The course was presented in an orderly fashion." B.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing types of MCI was beneficial. I liked the differentiation between normal aging and MCI." E.A. (Jan. 2024)

"Remembering to test multiple domains and multiple tests for each cognitive domain. Good overview without going into more detail than necessary for neuroanatomy, etc." M.W. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss normal aging deficits compared to MCI. I liked the clarity of info provided." P.T. (Nov. 2023)

"The new test available for evals was helpful." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing the differentiation between various diseases was helpful. I enjoyed the evaluations for MCI." R.J. (Nov. 2023)

"Excellent material presented. Screening measurements, the GADL, the difference between PD and LBD, and differentiation between 4 types of MCI were all beneficial." L.M. (Nov. 2023)

"This presentation was clear and precise. Discussing ways to access individuals at risk for MCI was beneficial." L.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Thorough explanation of MCI and dementia, including the different etiologies/types of dementia and differential diagnosis based on behaviors. I think the section on assessment was the most helpful for my practice." C.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I found this entire course beneficial to my knowledge base and daily practice. I really felt like the instructors were leaders in their field. It felt like I just took a mini college course. This might be the most informative course I have ever taken from Northern Speech." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I learned more about general aging versus MCI for my use in the community. I liked the way this course was broken down by units." S.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the testing examples." K.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Course flowed easily with important content. Learning disorders and MCI characteristics was beneficial." D.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Efficient presentation with useful information. Test selection and predictive factors were beneficial. I liked the inclusion of benefits of various tests." S.K. (Aug. 2023)

"Different domains to address during an assessment. This course was well organized, and the presenter spoke clearly, slowly." S.Q. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning the tests available, and the differential diagnosis was beneficial." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the various testing options and the information on the types of MCI and dementia." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Excellent, thorough, and well-presented review of types of MCI, which is a term at times misused in the profession. Clarification of the types of MCI and characteristics of PD and Lewy Body dementias was beneficial." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent coverage of things we can address as SLPs when working with patients with MCI. I liked the assessment measures." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the differentiation between mild cognitive impairment and healthy aging. Learning the different types of MCI. I thought course was very thorough in terms of defining the different types of dementia and the effects on cognitive-communication skills for each type." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding different types of dementia, MCI types." D.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning difference between Parkinson's and Lewy body. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the impact of a severe TBI and how the brain is affected immediately is most beneficial to my daily practice. The overall topic of age and how it impacts the brain/neurological diseases was very interesting to learn." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial. It was well organized." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Being able to complete this on my own timeline was good." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Very practical information regarding evaluation for MCI and differentiating between other neuro-cognitive disorders such as AD, Lewy Body Dementia, etc." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I can use this information tomorrow at work." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the specific standardized batteries to use for each situation and practical explanations." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative about best tests. Included practical information about how to discuss results with patients." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the methods recommended for a thorough assessment of cognitive function." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The pace of the course was good. I liked the discussion of assessments." J.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was well organized and very informative. Good explanation of the standardized tests and recommendations for use of specific tests." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the course. It was short and specific." T.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the handouts provided for use later." P.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Excellent information in all areas. Good screening and assessment information." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course format was excellent!"  K.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the content – assessment, counseling, follow up, and treatment." C.B. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of the presentation; the dividing of the subject matter into units; and the specific information regarding the identification of MCI." L.M. (Jun. 2022)

"The visuals were good, and learning to differentiate different forms of dementia vs. MCI was helpful." B.W. (May 2022)

"The organization of the material, and the presenter's knowledge of the subject made this course very interesting, and very worthwhile for SLPs." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Easy to access and can stop and replay to take notes." P.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Review of MCI types, dementia types, and standardized screening tools was helpful. I will share with professionals and use this in my clinical practice. All of the information was very good and important." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire class was helpful in the areas of diagnostics." M.E. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the comprehensive discussion of types of diagnoses associated with MCI." C.G. (Oct. 2021)

"The explanation of MCI and its assessment will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked how language performance associated with the MCI." C.K.(Oct. 2021)

"The differentiating of MCI from other neurodegenerative diseases was beneficial for my daily practice. The concrete facts presented and objective measures were very good." C.R. (Oct. 2021)

"Really appreciate the testing section and variety of tests available. Terrific review for those of us older SLP's!! Visual presentation (slides) were well done, although the number of abbreviations was a bit overwhelming." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the differential diagnosis of the various dementias." M.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The symptoms, introduction of screeners and ax were beneficial for my daily practice. The clear definition of terms and explanations good pacing most of what is said is in slides." G.G. (July 2021)

"The list of assessment and screening tools that MCI does not lead to Dementia or AD and further decline may be prevented will help my daily practice. The course was well organized, detailed, useful clinical info." P.B. (July 2021)

"I liked the breakdown of types of dementia, characteristics." C.S. (July 2021)

Course Objectives

  1. Describe mild cognitive impairment and the need for early identification.
  2. Contrast mild cognitive impairment from healthy aging.
  3. Contrast mild cognitive impairment from mild dementia.
  4. Interpret the evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment.
  5. Summarize the characteristics of good screening tools and neuropsychological test batteries.
  6. Identify language performance deficits that are early indicators of mild cognitive impairment.
  7. Identify factors to consider in interpreting test performance.
  8. Describe considerations when counseling clients and interpreting performance data.

 

Presenter & Disclosures

Kathryn A. Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired), is Professor Emerita of the University of Arizona and an internationally known expert on cognitive-communication disorders associated with Alzheimer’s and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes on Aging, Mental Health and Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the Alzheimer’s, Andrus, and Robert Woods Johnson Foundations, and the Universities of Arizona and Central Arkansas. Widely published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, Dr. Bayles has also authored four books, the most recent being Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia and two standardized tests: The Arizona Battery for Cognitive-Communication Disorders (ABCD-2) and the Functional Linguistic Communication Inventory (FLCI-2). She is a Fellow and Honors Recipient of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Past President and Honors Recipient of the American Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences.

Speaker Disclosures:

FinancialKathryn Bayles is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Kathryn Bayles has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor and Graduate Program Director at Appalachian State University. Dr. McCullough is a certified speech-language pathologist with clinical expertise in providing services to individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. Dr. McCullough’s clinical activities and research focus on aging, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and interventions for sustaining brain function. She teaches the following courses: Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Motor Speech Disorders. Dr. McCullough also serves as the BCHS IPE program director. In this role she is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing interprofessional education within the college.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Kim McCullough is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Kim McCullough has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • SLPA

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:

  • Current ASHA Member
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

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:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.

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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.

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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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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.

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