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Improving Cognition In Distracting Environments #e121


Presenters: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT & Robert Winningham, PhD

Presents treatment strategies to improve learning and safety awareness in distracting environments.


"Very functional and patient specific. I appreciated the discussion for preparing patients for real world tolerance."

– L.C., prior course participant

This course will address the higher level patient who has experienced a brain injury or very early stages of cognitive impairment. Participants will learn the neurological centers for dual tasking, and the function and neurophysiology of attention.

Presented will be the various modes of and strategies for enhancing dual and multi-tasking: visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive. Described will be how to maximize learning AND attention, including treatment to improve learning and safety awareness in distracting environments. Also explored are topics related to reintegration into daily functions and other vocational activities.

Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:09:19

  • The neurological centers for dual tasking.
  • Function and neurophysiology of attention.
  • Strategies for enhancing dual and multi-tasking.
  • Objective examination and training tools for each parameter of attention in the context of mobility, communication and ADLs.
  • Treatment to improve learning and safety awareness in distracting environments.
  • Case studies: application to your practice.

"Education and treatments for various cognitive impairments from stroke, brain injury, and concussion were beneficial. I liked the videos and case studies observing patients having their therapy sessions."

– P.M., prior course participant

Content Disclosures

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.

Course Format

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

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the recommended therapy approach to increasing ability to complete dual task." L.W. (May. 2023)

"Creating a functional dosage. I liked the practical application and interdisciplinary consideration with objectives." T.S. (May. 2023)

"Dual-task testing was beneficial. This course was informative." D.H. (May. 2023)

"I liked the home exercises and creating a functional dosage by gradually adding one challenge." S.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning how to build in dual tasking. I liked the videos with examples." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The concept of dual tasking is intriguing due to common thought and typical practice of helping patients to attend to task at hand. The videos were very interesting and just the whole concept of dual tasking in general." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Videos demonstrated appropriate training systems well. I could use the simplified sudoku (4x4 puzzles) as an entry point." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to take this course when I had time between patients. I liked the examples of dual tasks." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Targeted strategies to rehab cognition, motor function, and task performance in a systematic fashion. The importance of recovering automaticity." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I found the video examples helpful." H.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked all of the practical examples of how to implement treatment." C.P. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the case studies! So useful to see it in action." K.O. (Jul. 2022)

"Functional examples provided. Learning how to incorporate progressively more challenging dual tasks with other activities was helpful to my caseload." C.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the video examples to assist with comprehension. The examples of the application of knowledge, based on varying diagnoses, was beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning the neurological centers for dual tasking was beneficial to my practice." R.O. (Sept. 2021)

"Education and treatments for various cognitive impairments from stroke, brain injury and concussion were beneficial. I liked the videos and case studies observing patients having their therapy sessions." P.M. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion of attention and how attention affects executive functioning." T.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Seeing the examples of how to provide therapy using these principals. I have not seen any of the physical therapists that I have supervised use these techniques. I also enjoyed the examples of how to provide dual attention therapy." C.E. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the practical clinical treatment for patients that I can use immediately. The evaluations and treatment techniques were especially helpful. I am an SLP and this had many applications to my work." R.M. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion for preparing patients for real world tolerance. Very functional and patient specific." L.C. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on concussion was most beneficial because I work with the school based population." L.M. (Feb. 2021)

"The basic concept of how attention or sensory impairment affects automaticity of ADLs is well shown." A.H. (Jan. 2021)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify the neurological centers for dual tasking, and the function and neurophysiology of attention.
  2. Identify the various modes of and strategies for enhancing dual and multi-tasking: visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive.
  3. Define the components of both an objective examination and the training tools for each parameter of attention in the context of mobility, communication and ADLs.
  4. Describe how to maximize learning AND attention treatment to improve safety awareness in distracting environments.

Northern Speech Services is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval #21329. This eCourse is offered at 0.1 CEUs, educational level Intermediate, 1. Domain of OT: Client Factors; Body Functions/Structures 2. OT Process: Intervention; Development intervention plan & approaches: Evaluation; Analysis of occupational performance: Performance Skills; Cognitive skills. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Presenter & Disclosures

Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT

Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, BFPCE, FAPTA, received his physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1991. He received his post-professional MHS degree in physical therapy with neurologic emphasis from the University of Indianapolis. He has been board-certified as a Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy since 1995 and has been designated a Certified Exercise Expert in the Aging Adult (CEEAA) by the Academy of Geriatric PT since 2011. Mike has served as the Vice-president of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the APTA and has been the chair and vice-chair of several special interest groups at the national level in each of the Academies of Neurologic and Geriatric PT, including Balance and Falls, Stroke, and the Practice Committee in neurology. He is a full-time treating therapist at and founder of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates, in Oregon. Mike has presented courses and published articles on neurologic and geriatric rehabilitation since 1995 and has authored and co-authored over 25 articles on topics of neurology and geriatrics, as well as several book chapters on stroke, PD, and preventative care as well. Mike is now regularly a guest lecturer on a national and international basis at several universities and national meetings on the topics of balance, motor control, motor learning, cognitive impairment, and case management. He was awarded the 2011 Clinician of the Year by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – a section of the American Physical Therapy Association – and in 2014 the same award by the Academy of Geriatric PT making him the first to receive this national distinction from each entity.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Mike Studer is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Mike Studer has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Robert G. Winningham, PhD

Robert G. Winningham, PhD, has over 20 years of experience researching human memory and has largely focused on older adults and ways to enhance their mental functioning and quality of life. He creates brain stimulation activities for thousands of communities and rehabilitation facilities as a part of Dr. Rob's Cranium Crunches on activityconnection.com and helps create cognitive stimulation video games for linkedsenior.com. Dr. Winningham has served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Divisions at Western Oregon University where he is also a professor in both the Psychological Sciences and Gerontology Departments. Dr. Winningham received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Baylor University. He has trained thousands of professionals to offer high-quality cognitive rehabilitation and therapy programs. In addition to publishing many peer-reviewed articles in the area of human memory, Dr. Winningham has been invited to given well over 1000 invited presentations about memory and aging at various conferences and workshops. His book, Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory Ability in Older Adulthood was published by Baywood Publishing and his latest book was published in 2016 and is entitled Cranium Crunches.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Robert Winningham is the author of "How to Maintain a Good Memory Ability with Advancing Age" and "Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory Ability in Older Adults"; receives royalties. 

Financial — Robert Winningham is an author of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Robert Winningham is on the Advisory Committee for Linked Senior; ownership interests.  

Nonfinancial — Robert Winningham has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience/Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • SLP
  • OT
  • PT

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 masters 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.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.

Frequently Asked Questions



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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.

Purchase Orders:

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:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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