*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists
This Part 1 course is designed for experienced clinicians who often struggle with the complications of working with people living with dementia. This advanced interactive live webinar will discuss the impact of dementia on cognition, function and rehab. This course will also build on skills in communication and approach and working within the environment and managing pain and other behaviors associated with unmet needs. Specific care approaches and plans for people at different and transitioning levels of dementias will be explored. The conclusion of the workshop focuses on making changes to promote these new strategies within current settings of care. Pre-work will be provided for completion before webinar.
***Participants of this webinar should plan to take the course continuation - Advanced Approaches in Improving Rehab Outcomes for People Living with Dementia - Part 2***
Instructor:
Melanie G. Bunn, RN, MS, GNP
Live Webinar Information:
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) - Registration ends Sunday, January 3, 2021 at midnight
This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page
In order to receive credit, all attendees must remain online for the full duration of the training day from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Breaks will be given throughout each training day and attendance will be monitored (partial credit will not be given).
Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Speech-Language Pathologists – Charlotte AHEC will issue Certificates of Completion only. Speech Language Pathologist participants must self-track and record the certificate for ASHA Certification documentation. Up to 4.0 hours.
Register now for the continuation of this course:
Advanced Approaches in Improving Rehab Outcomes for People Living with Dementia - Part 2 - January 6, 2021
Chanyne Cupil BS