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Digital Seminar

Dementia Intervention: Hands-On Approach to Evidence-Based Techniques


Speaker:
Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP
Duration:
5 Hours 32 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
May 16, 2014
Product Code:
POS062055
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

  • Therapeutic intervention strategies for Spaced Retrieval, Montessori- Based Interventions, Ability-Based Interventions, Reminiscence Therapy, Memory Books, Memory Aids
  • Practice communication techniques of Validation, Re-Direction and Reflective Listening
  • Step-by-step directions of the 6 evidence-based interventions and 3 communication techniques to use with dementia patients
  • Hands-on learning with interactive labs and class discussion
  • Patient-centered goals and daily skilled documentation meeting Medicare guidelines
  • Multidisciplinary approach to interventions with explanations, illustrations and demonstrations

This hands-on learning seminar is nothing like you have ever attended before!!

It is an extremely interactive and collaborating seminar, based on adult learning techniques, that assures learning occurs beyond theory. Jane brings meaning to the saying “Intellectual understanding alone is inadequate”. Class participants will work in teams to design and practice evidence-based techniques, strategies and communication skills needed when engaging and working with patients presenting with dementia

This powerful innovative seminar presents 6 evidence-based interventions strategies and 3 communication techniques for SLP’s, OT’s, PT’s and nursing for patients in the moderate to severe stages (stages 4-6) of dementia. Specific step-by-step instructions are given, along with examples, illustrations, and a comprehensive discussion of the purpose and reason for all strategies and techniques.

Participants will create, share and take home Implementation Action Plans which include patient-centered goals and daily skilled documentation that meets Medicare guidelines.

Participants leave this dynamic and interactive seminar with confidence and skills empowering them to develop a structured, systematic, and highly individualized therapy program with the abilities to justify what they are doing.

OUTLINE

Philosophy / Goals / Principles of Seminar

Definition of Dementia

Differential Diagnosis of those with “Dementia”

“Staging” Dementia

  • Assessing a Patient with Dementia
  • “Staging” a Patient with Dementia

Documentation

  • Medical Necessity
  • Goals: Patient-Centered
  • Skilled Documentation

Systems Model of Memory

  • Declarative vs. Non-Declarative
  • Cognitive Structural Change vs. Skill Enhancement

Errorless Learning Technique

  • Purpose/Rational/Directions
  • Interactive Lab / Case Discussion

Spaced Retrieval

  • Philosophy/Purpose/Rational/Directions
  • Discipline Specific Examples: SLP, OT, PT
  • Interactive Lab / Role Play / Case Discussion
  • Goal / Skill Intervention Documentation Lab

Montessori-Based Approach: First In-Last Out

  • Philosophy/Purpose/Rational/ Directions
  • Discipline specific Examples: SLP, OT, PT
  • Interactive Lab / Role Play / Case Discussion
  • Goals / Skill Intervention Documentation Lab

Ability-Based Approach

  • Philosophy/Purpose/Rational
  • Cognitive Loss & Abilities: Intervention Guidelines
  • Interactive Lab / Case Discussion
  • Goal / Skill Intervention Documentation Lab

Validation Therapy

  • Philosophy/Purpose/Rational
  • Stages 1 to 4: Identify Behaviors / Therapy intervention Strategies
  • Interactive Lab / Case Discussion

Reminiscence Therapy

  • Purpose/Rational: Individual and Group Therapy
  • Interactive Lab / Case Discussion
  • Goals / Skill Intervention Documentation Lab

Re-Direction

  • Purpose / Rational
  • Intervention Examples
  • Interactive Lab / Case Discussion

Reflective Listening

  • Purpose/Rational/Directions/Types of Reflective Listening
  • Interactive Lab / Case Examples / Case Discussion

Interactive Lab / Finalize Implementation Plan

Course Evaluation

OBJECTIVES

  • Learn how to successfully “stage” a patient to assure selection of appropriate intervention techniques.
  • Identify the required steps for the successful intervention of “Spaced Retrieval”, and practice implementation of the procedures.
  • Learn and practice hands-on with the communication techniques of “Validation Therapy”, “Re-Direction” and “Reflective Listening”.
  • Complete patient-centered goals and skilled document notes on individually identified patients that meet Medicare guidelines.
  • Identify 6 evidence-based intervention strategies with well-defined step-by-step directions for implementation.
  • Develop meaningful activities that are built upon the patient’s spared remaining skills and abilities.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Jane Yakel, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed (VA #2202005215) Speech- Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience in the care of persons suffering from neuropathology disorders. Jane is currently a private contractor and consultant in Virginia and has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, skilled nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, hospitals and schools. She has taught at the University of Wyoming, Utah State University and DeVry University (Phoenix). She has been a regional clinical specialist and a national trainer for rehabilitation program directors and has served as a director of a community re-entry program for traumatic brain injury survivors. She has shared her expertise as an author and presenter at national and state board continuing education courses on various topics including, Prospective Payment System; Medicare Documentation; Ethics and Professionalism; Comprehensive Assessment of the Adult Patient; Quality Indicators: QA / QI; Customer Service; Nursing Documentation; Managing Dysphagia as well as Cognitive Communication Disorders in the Neurological Impaired; Cognitive Rehabilitation and Dementia.

Jane is the author of two comprehensive manuals and informative guides in the field of Dysphagia and Cognitive Rehabilitation. Jane’s book on Dementia: Interventions for Severe Cognitive Impairments gives detailed intervention strategies for professionals working with patients who suffer from significantly decrease cognitive status. The book is tailored for multiple disciplines within the healthcare field as well as caregivers.

Jane is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, served as a representative for the People to People Ambassador Program for America Speech and Hearing Association and is a prior member of the Wyoming Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, specializing in neuropathology. Jane currently owns ProStar Communications, LLC, a professional communications company, and Yakel Educations, LLC, a professional publishing company.

Speaker Disclosures: 

Financial: Jane Yakel receives compensation as owner of ProStar Communications, LLC. She receives royalties as an author for Yakel Educations, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Jane Yakel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.


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Credit


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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. 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 cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

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.  

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Counselors - Counselors

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Social Workers - Social Workers

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Social Workers - Canadian Social Workers

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social Workers completing this course receive 6.0 (Clinical) continuing education credits for completing this intermediate level self-study course. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance. Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.


Social Workers - Florida Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors

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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number #50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - Illinois Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Successful completion of this self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.


Social Workers - Minnesota Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This self-study package has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.


Social Workers - Ohio Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #: RCST071001. Successful completion of this self-study course meets the qualifications for 6.0 clock hours of continuing education credit.


Psychologists - Canadian Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement


Psychologists - Florida Psychologists

PESI, Inc., is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology.Provider Number #50-399.This product qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.


Psychologists - Psychologists

This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This intermediate activity is approved for 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

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Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

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Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.2 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


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 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

This course contains 6.0 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.


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 6.0 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.


Pennsylvania Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

This intermediate activity is approved for 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


California Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Educational Psychologists

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the APA and the ASWB. Full participation in this self-study course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 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

Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP's Profile

Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP Related seminars and products


Jane Yakel, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed (VA #2202005215) Speech- Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience in the care of persons suffering from neuropathology disorders. Jane is currently a private contractor and consultant in Virginia and has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, skilled nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, hospitals and schools. She has taught at the University of Wyoming, Utah State University and DeVry University (Phoenix). She has been a regional clinical specialist and a national trainer for rehabilitation program directors and has served as a director of a community re-entry program for traumatic brain injury survivors. She has shared her expertise as an author and presenter at national and state board continuing education courses on various topics including, Prospective Payment System; Medicare Documentation; Ethics and Professionalism; Comprehensive Assessment of the Adult Patient; Quality Indicators: QA / QI; Customer Service; Nursing Documentation; Managing Dysphagia as well as Cognitive Communication Disorders in the Neurological Impaired; Cognitive Rehabilitation and Dementia.

Jane is the author of two comprehensive manuals and informative guides in the field of Dysphagia and Cognitive Rehabilitation. Jane’s book on Dementia: Interventions for Severe Cognitive Impairments gives detailed intervention strategies for professionals working with patients who suffer from significantly decrease cognitive status. The book is tailored for multiple disciplines within the healthcare field as well as caregivers.

Jane is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, served as a representative for the People to People Ambassador Program for America Speech and Hearing Association and is a prior member of the Wyoming Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, specializing in neuropathology. Jane currently owns ProStar Communications, LLC, a professional communications company, and Yakel Educations, LLC, a professional publishing company.

 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Jane Yakel is the owner of ProStar Communications, LLC and Yakel Educations, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Jane Yakel is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Target Audience

Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, and other Mental Health Professionals

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