Applied SPCC: Neurorehabilitation for Dementia-Related Diseases
Description & Order Information
Self-Paced Clinical Course
Edited by Mary A. Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Order #3022
Earn 1 AOTA CEUs (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours)
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Dementia-Related Diseases
Authors
Kathleen Foley, MS, OTR/L
Mary Corcoran PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Erin R. Foster, OTD
Jennifer Marie Savre, OTD
M. Tracy Morrison, OTD, OTR/L
Learning Objectives
After reading this material and completing the examination, the reader will be able to:
- Differentiate reversible and irreversible dementia,
- Recognize the symptoms and progression of several major types of dementia,
- Identify the focus and characteristics of therapeutic interventions for dementia,
- Identify how the concept of excess disability applies to dementia, and
- Identify the components of a comprehensive functional evaluation for clients with dementia.
Lesson 2: Occupational Therapy for Clients in the Initial Stages of Dementia-Related Diseases
Authors
Patricia Schaber, PhD, OTR/L
Mary Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Erin R. Foster, OTD
Jennifer Marie Savre, OTD
M. Tracy Morrison OTD, OTR/L
Learning Objectives
After reading this material and completing the examination, the reader will be able to:
- Identify the key neurological, behavioral, and symptomatic characteristics of initial dementia;
- Recognize the decline in participation in education, work, play, leisure, social participation, activities of daily living (ADL), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) performance areas;
- Recognize client factors in mental function, mobility, process skills, and communication that are affected in initial dementia;
- Recognize successful intervention strategies and goals for initial dementia, including direct intervention, environmental adaptation, and caregiver training; and
- Recognize the critical role of the primary caregiver and family and the need to anticipate and prepare for a decline in abilities in the next stage of the disease.
Lesson 3: Occupational Therapy for Clients in the Advanced Stages of Dementia-Related Diseases
Authors
Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR/L
Mary Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Erin R. Foster, OTD
Jennifer Marie Savre, OTD
Tracy Morrison OTD, OTR/L
Learning Objectives
After reading this material and completing the examination, the reader will be able to:
- Recognize the client factors, performance skills and patterns, and contextual factors that affect occupational performance for clients with advanced or end-stage dementia;
- Recognize two or three challenges or approaches to assessing the needs of the client with advanced dementia;
- Select two or three strategies to maximize occupational performance for the client with advanced dementia;
- Identify at least two intervention activities that an occupational therapist can implement with a client with advanced dementia and his or her caregivers; and
- Recognize the role of and services occupational therapists can provide for clients with dementia through the end of life.
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 or one of the product links below.
Order courses individually (Core SPCC is highly recommended as prerequisite for all Applied SPCCs) or save up to 20% when you order the SPCCs in the sets below.
Individual SPCC
Member price: $185.00 Non-member price: $263.00
· Diagnosis-Specific SPCC: Neurorehabilitation for Dementia-Related Diseases (Order #3022)
Core and 1 Applied SPCC -
Member price: $297.00 Non-member price: $422.00
Core and Dementia (Order #3022K)
Core and Stroke (Order #3021K)
Core and Traumatic Brain Injury (Order #3020K)
Core and 2 Applied SPCCs -
Member price: $425.00 Non-member price: $605.00
Core, Dementia, and Stroke (Order #3021K2)
Core, Dementia, and Traumatic Brain Injury (Order #3022K2)
Core, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury (Order #3020K2)
Core and All 3 Applied SPCCs -
Member price: $548.00 Non-member price: $780.00
Core, Dementia, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury (Order #3019K)
Return Policy
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return it within 30 days of the invoice date for a full refund on the price of the product(s). Returns received between 30 and 90 days are subject to a 10% restocking fee, unless due to damage, defect, or incorrect shipment. Items must be returned in saleable condition.
Self-Paced Clinical Course returns are charged a 10% administrative fee regardless of the return date. No refunds are issued after 90 days. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. These policies do not apply to bookstores.
Non-Degree Credit from Colorado State University. These SPCCs have also been approved to receive non-degree graduate credits from Colorado State University. Information regarding cost and application to Colorado State will be included with your materials.