Course Code: REL-RTS-0-SEBT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Learning Objectives:
Determine beneficial treatment approaches for subtypes of MCI.
Indicate patient-centered treatment goals to address cognitive-communication function.
Select treatment plan modifications based on progress to promote best ability to function.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Why It Matters
MCI Symptoms: Noma
Definition
Prevalence
Causes
Subtypes of MCI
Differential Diagnosis
MCI and Dementia
MCI Diagnosis: Noma
Review
Summary
Section 3: Cognitive Interventions for MCI
Establishment of Goals
Patient-Centered Goals: Geoff
Cognitive Interventions
Patient and Family Education
Cognitive Interventions: Thomas
Review
Summary
Section 4: Additional Treatments for MCI
Dual-Task Interventions: Peggy
Memory-Based Interventions: Charlie
Technology-Based Interventions: Cheryl
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesInstructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.