COGNITIVE THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA
Effective Evaluation & Therapeutic Interventions
Effective Evaluation & Therapeutic Interventions
| Presented by: | PETER R. JOHNSON, PhD, CCC-SLP |
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Presenter(s):
PETER R. JOHNSON, PhD, CCC-SLP,
is currently the Speech Mentor with Select Medical where he develops new clinical programs, conducts continuing education seminars for Select Medical, provides small group and one-on-one mentoring nationally, and maintains the clinic hotline. His previous experience includes working in acute care, home care, outpatient clinics and long term care. Dr. Johnson received his MS and PhD in speech-language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh and an Executive Graduate Degree in Healthcare Financial Management from Ohio State University. He has co-authored several books including Business Matters: A Guide for the Speech Language Pathologist; Drugs and Dysphagia; and is currently working on a book on medications and rehabilitation which will be published in 2012. Dr. Johnson served as a Column Editor for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 and Special Interest Division 13; on the Executive Board of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for eight years; and was a three-time recipient of the President's Award as well as the Outstanding Service Award from the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. He currently serves as vice-chair for the Florida Department of Health/Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; and is affiliated with Nova Southeastern University where he is an adjunct faculty and dissertation chair.
**Peter Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, indicates that the content being presented is without bias of any commercial product or drug and that no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationship exists.
Testimonials
"Dr. Johnson is EXCEPTIONAL! Thank you so much for the up-to-date material. This will be very beneficial for long term care environment!"
Jenni King , LPTA
"Dr. Johnson is an EXCELLENT speaker and presented so much VALUABLE information in a short time period. I can't say enough good things about this course!"
Daphne Dawson , MCD, CCC-SLP
Program Agenda/Topic:
7:30 Registration, Sign-In, & Course Materials
8:00 Course begins (a.m. and p.m. breaks determined by Dr. Johnson.)
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch (on your own)
3:30 Evaluations, Adjournment, & Certificates
Differentiation of Dementias
Etiology of Various Dementias
Stages of Dementia/Clinical Staging
Identification of Models of Memory & Their Relationship to Dementia
Medicare Compliance
Evaluation Tests
Evaluation Techniques
Indirect Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
Direct Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
(Please note: Use of iPad® software applications for cognitive therapy will be introduced at this
program. It is not necessary for participants to bring an iPad®.)
8:00 Course begins (a.m. and p.m. breaks determined by Dr. Johnson.)
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch (on your own)
3:30 Evaluations, Adjournment, & Certificates
Differentiation of Dementias
Etiology of Various Dementias
Stages of Dementia/Clinical Staging
Identification of Models of Memory & Their Relationship to Dementia
Medicare Compliance
Evaluation Tests
Evaluation Techniques
Indirect Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
Direct Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
(Please note: Use of iPad® software applications for cognitive therapy will be introduced at this
program. It is not necessary for participants to bring an iPad®.)
Who Should Attend:
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• Occupational Therapist |
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• Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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• Physical Therapist |
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• Physical Therapist Assistant |
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• Psychologist |
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• Social Worker |
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• Speech-Language Pathologist |
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Especially designed for: Occupational Therapists • Physical Therapists • Speech-Language Pathologists |
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