Dementia Management: Evidence-Based Interventions to Improve Engagement and Reduce Behaviors

Self enrollment

In this session, evidence-based and person-centered behavior management and intervention strategies related to pain management, communication, emotional/cognitive state, sensation, agitation, and wandering are examined to help providers reduce unwanted behaviors without relying on medications.  Educational level:  Intermediate.  Contact hours:  4.5  Target audience:  OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP  Satisfactory completion criteria:  Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation. ASHA approved for .40 ASHA CEUs. AOTA Content Focus -- Domain of OT: Client Factors.  Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

Before completion, please review each course to ensure it is applicable/approved by your States board.