Dementia 101 for the Healthcare Practitioner
Course Overview
The purpose of this introductory level course is to provide healthcare practitioners with basic knowledge of dementia, including types, stages of decline, salient characteristics, related to clinical presentation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize dementia as a global issue that has the potential to affect patient's functional and occupational performance in clinical practice.
- Identify signs, symptoms, and neurological hallmarks of each type of dementia.
- Identify hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease.
- Define stages of cognitive impairment and characteristics of each.
About the Author/Presenter
Amber Heape, CScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP, CDP is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Health Professions Education Track in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Heape serves in multiple volunteer committees at the state and national levels. She is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice and is State Advocate for Medicare Policy with for South Carolina’s association. She was a topic co-chair for the 2023 ASHA Convention and will serve again in 2024. She is the Coordinator for ASHA SIG 15 (Gerontology). Dr. Heape has a passion for clinical education and mentoring future leaders.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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