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Digital Seminar

2-Day Dementia Care Excellence: A Comprehensive Certification Program for Rehab Professionals


Speaker:
Lizette Cloete, OTR/L CADDCT, CDP
Duration:
Approx. 12 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Feb 29, 2024
Product Code:
POS065363



Description

Unsure where to start when working with dementia? You’re not alone!

This certification was designed with you in mind – a comprehensive dementia care program developed to specifically meet the needs of OTs, PTs and SLPs, as you are a vital part of the dementia care team.

Understanding the unique challenges and considerations involved in providing care for individuals with dementia and their care partners is crucial, and this course will provide you a tried-and-true dementia framework that will simplify your assessment and treatment plan, no matter where in their dementia journey they are.

  • Understand the types of dementia, their progression, and how they impact your plan of care
  • Behavior management tools to reduce challenging behaviors like agitation, anxiety, and aggression
  • Create dementia-friendly environments: reduce confusion, improve orientation & enhance safety
  • Adapt your communication style to accommodate cognitive changes to reduce overwhelm and confusion
  • Incorporate simple cognitive treatment strategies to enhance engagement in therapy and home program
  • Integrate functional activities that align with their routines and interests
  • Slow cognitive decline with cognitive stimulation therapy and multisensory stimulation
  • Enhance collaboration with care partners to provide education and practical tools
  • Navigate ethical challenges: informed consent, decision-making capacity, and autonomy

This training filled with practical and applicable strategies will help you confidently provide person-centered care to each unique case based on their needs and limitations. Plus, you’re instantly eligible to become a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) through Evergreen Certifications!*

So what are you waiting for? Purchase today!


BONUS!

The tuition includes your CDCS certification fee!

There’re no hidden charges. Just complete this training. When you finish, you’ll get simple instructions on how you can easily apply to become certified at no additional cost to you!

*Professional standards apply. Learn more at www.evergreencertifications.com/ecdcs.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 12.5 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 08741. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 1.25  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 12.5 contact hours.

 


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 12.5 self-study continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 12.5 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 12.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 15.2 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Advanced. This activity will provide 12.5 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

This course contains 12.5 hours of self-study continuing education. It was not offered for ASHA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. If audited for ASHA Certification Maintenance, you can submit this certificate of completion at that time. For state licensure, teacher certification renewal, or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - California Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 319. This course meets the qualifications for 12.5 hours of self-study continuing professional development credit for Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists, as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Provider Number: 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education credits. 


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Kansas Speech-Language Pathologists

Approved for 15.0 self-study continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 12.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Lizette Cloete, OTR/L CADDCT, CDP's Profile

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Lizette Cloete, OTR/L CADDCT, CDP, is a Skills2Care occupational therapist, who graduated from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) in 1992. Recently, she and her husband moved to Greenville, SC, to be closer to her parents, who both are aging with cognitive impairment. Her primary goal is to help her parents age in place.

With an international educational background and upbringing, Lizette brings a unique perspective to the table, incorporating her Occupational Therapy training from South Africa with her 30 years of experience in caring for people with dementia in the USA.

In 2020, Lizette established her company, Think Different Dementia, LLC with the goal of helping families committed to keeping their loved one with dementia at home, do so without sacrificing their own lives, health or relationships.

Lizette has been a frequent guest lecturer on various dementia-related topics at various state-level conferences over the past decade. She has been a guest on numerous podcasts and interviewed for the newspaper, educating people on dementia and dementia care. She is a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). She volunteers as an Alzheimer’s Association Advocate for South Carolina, working towards advocacy for legislation to benefit people with dementia.

In 2020, using her clinical observation skills and evidence-based practice, Lizette developed an easy-to-use framework through which to view how to care for people with dementia, providing formal-care partners a systematic way to problem solve common dementia-related behaviors, called Dementia Made Simple.

Lizette thrives by helping families who are committed to keeping their loved one with dementia at home, while supporting them in this oftentimes difficult journey. For more information, visit her YouTube channel called Think Different Dementia or her website www.thinkdifferentdementia.com

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lizette Cloete is the founder and CEO of Think Different Dementia, LLC. and has an employment relationship with Self Regional Medical Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lizette Cloete has a parent with dementia.

 


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Objectives

  1. Utilize cognitive assessments to differentiate depression from dementia.
  2. Identify personalized care strategies that improve patient functioning.
  3. Compare the 19 primary types of dementia to improve patient assessment.
  4. Select environmental assessments to identify modifications that will improve patient safety.
  5. Identify treatment approaches to prevent cognitive decline and enhance quality of life.
  6. Identify characteristics of a resilient care circle to improve daily function and quality of life.
  7. Distinguish between normal and abnormal aging processes.
  8. Differentiate between subjective cognitive impairment and mild cognitive impairment.
  9. Choose cognitive treatment strategies to improve engagement in therapy and home programs.
  10. Identify symptoms of pseudo-dementia.
  11. Determine treatment plans to help dementia patients maintain the highest ability to function.
  12. Identify how the PEACE approach reduces challenging behaviors.
  13. Integrate functional activities that align with patient routines and interests to maintain independence in ADLs and IADLs.
  14. Utilize the PEACE approach to educate families how to proactively manage behaviors.

Outline

Getting Started: An Easy To Use Dementia Care Framework with Comprehensive Care Planning

  • Applicable for every unique dementia care situation, without being overwhelming to patients and their care partners
  • Importance of specialized care for individuals with dementia
  • Role of rehab therapists in dementia care
  • Develop an effective care circle: Who is along for the journey?
  • Who Controls the Dementia Journey? When Care Partners Need To Take Control
  • Advanced functional assessments for complex ADLs and iADLSs

The Burden Being Carried: Impact of Dementia on Care Partners and Society

  • Dive into the primary dementia types, symptoms, risk factors and progression
    • Alzheimer’s disease
    • Vascular dementia
    • Lewy body dementia
    • Frontotemporal dementia
    • Other types of dementia: mixed dementia, Parkinson’s dementia, etc.
  • Atypical presentations of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Differentiate between primary and secondary progressive aphasia
  • Evidence-based tools for prevention of cognitive decline with clinical application for patients and their care partners in their daily challenges.

Understanding Cognition: Advancing Critical Thinking Skills

  • In-depth exploration of comprehensive cognitive assessments & specific benefits of each
  • Short Blessed Test, BCAT and The MoCA, CNS Vital Signs, Kingston Scales
  • Tools to differentiate depression from dementia
  • Assess physical and sensory impairments in individuals with dementia

Practical Solutions To Challenging Behaviors: How and Where To Focus PEACE Approach for agitation, aggression, wandering, repetitive questions and more!

  • Person With Dementia:
    • Manage common dementia related “challenging behaviors”.
    • Recognize and manage comorbidities in dementia care
  • Environment of care:
    • How it can either help (or hinder) function
    • Effective home evaluation tips for dementia
    • Complex environmental assessments and modifications for safety and independence
  • Activity engagement:
    • Tools to promote psychosocial well being
    • Example: Montessori-Based Dementia Programming as a treatment modality
  • Care partner stressors and the impact on patient’s function
    • Explore readiness to change related to becoming a care partner
  • Education:
    • How to tailor the treatment plan and care partner education
    • Research updates on non-RX interventions & person centered care
    • Best practices to address challenging behaviors

Advanced Treatment Approaches for Dementia Care

  • Interventions for maintaining mobility, preventing falls and promoting independence in ADLs
  • Adaptive equipment, environmental modifications and emerging technology
  • Exercise and physical activity recommendations
  • Little known tools, checklists and resource guides for therapists and assistants
  • Ethical considerations in decision-making and endof- life care for individuals with advanced dementia

Help the Helper: What Rehabilitation Professionals Need To Know About Being A Care Partner

  • Support families and caregivers through the challenges of advanced dementia care
  • Community resources and support networks for caregivers
  • Self-care and stress management for caregivers
  • Integrate mindfulness and holistic approaches
  • Balancing autonomy and safety concerns in dementia care
  • Tips to avoid early institutionalization

Develop a Comprehensive Dementia Care Plan: Putting It All Together

  • Help your care partners develop their own comprehensive dementia care plan
  • Develop care plans and treatment strategies based on case scenarios
  • Analyze complex and multidimensional case studies in dementia care
  • Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Role-playing exercises to enhance communication and intervention

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapists Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Speech Language Pathologists

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