Occupational Therapy for Family, Professional, and Paraprofessional Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia
Mary A. Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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Earn 1 AOTA CEU (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours)
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Occupational Therapy for Family, Professional, and Paraprofessional Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia is one of 3 courses developed for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in collaboration with The George Washington University in Washington, DC, about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Two additional courses are available as well for related or further study (see below). There is no prerequisite or required sequence for taking any of these courses. Study one or more as your interests, experience, and continuing education needs demand.
Help caregivers manage dementia-related symptoms on a daily basis Although there is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much can be done to reduce disruptive behaviors, improve function, and ease the burden of care for families.
This course provides detailed information regarding protocols, procedures, and outcomes of caregiver interventions tested in several funded research projects. These interventions are designed to help caregivers manage dementia-related symptoms on a daily basis. This course discusses three groups of caregivers- families, health professionals (nurses, recreational therapists), and paraprofessionals (certified nursing assistants, activities workers).
Sessions
- Introduction to Caregiving and Health
- Who Are Caregivers, and What Do They Do?
- Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Costs of Caregiving
- Caregiving Styles: Beliefs and Meanings
- The Context of Care
- Caregiving Styles: Actions (Part 1)
- Caregiving Styles: Actions (Part 2)
- Forming a Collaborative Relationship With Caregivers
- The Environmental Skill-Building Program (ESP) for Family Caregivers
- Two Applications of the Montessori Approach for Formal Caregivers.
Learning Objectives
As a result of the successful completion of this course, you will be able to
- Identify 3 health issues associated with caregiving
- Choose 4 gender and race-based characteristics of caregivers
- Name 6 knowledge, skills, and attitude requirements of caregivers (2 each)
- Identify 3 salient meanings of the caregiving role, as described by caregivers
- Name 3 categories of caregiving actions involving management and organization
- List 4 ways that caregivers take care of themselves
- Name 4 ways that caregivers take care of care recipients
- Identify 3 methods used to form a collaborative relationship with caregivers
- Identify the intervention effects of the ESP program
- Name 4 Montessori-based principles for treatment of individuals with dementia.
Content Focus
Category 1: Domain of OT: Context(s)
Category 2: OT Process: Intervention and Outcomes
Target Audience
The information presented is suitable for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as well as post-professional graduate-level students. Educators and other health practitioners who manage services that include occupational therapy can also benefit.
Learning Level
Intermediate. Information is geared to those with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter and with a focus on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.
Continuing Education Credit
1 AOTA CEU (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours) will be awarded following the successful completion of a multiple-choice examination.
Faculty Biography
Mary A. Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is research professor, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
Additional Information
Ways to order: Call 877-404-AOTA (2682) Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. EST, Fax 301-206-9789, or order online by clicking the Order Now link above.
An e-mail address is required for ordering an online course. Once your order has been placed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 5 business days granting you access to the course. Expedited ordering is available by calling 877-404-AOTA. An additional $15 processing fee will be charged.
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Technology Requirements
- Internet access
- CD player on computer
- Printer (to print certificate of completion and content, if desired)
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Payment Questions
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Access Questions
Members: 1-800-SAY-AOTA ext. 2837
Nonmembers and Local: 301-652-AOTA ext. 2837
TDD: 1-800-377-8555
E-mail: cedept@aota.org
Exam
Immediately upon successful completion of the examination, you will be able to print your electronic CE certificate. If you need a certificate by mail, please see the course content for details.
To Retake Exam
If you are not successful in passing the Online Course exam, you may opt to retake it a second time for a processing fee of $12.00. To retake the exam, call 877-404-AOTA.
To Reactivate Course
If you failed to complete the course during the 365 days it was available to you, you may opt to have the course reactivated for a processing fee of $25.00. To initiate the reactivation process, call 877-404-AOTA.
For limited technical help, contact disthelp@gwu.edu
Related Courses
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy for Individuals With Dementia
- Advanced Occupational Therapy for Individuals With Dementia