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Explanation of Dementia and other memory loss.
Explanation of Dementia and other memory loss.
Read LessThe instruction was clear. The instructor demonstrated specific communication techniques to use with those suffering from dementia; it was creative and challenging, but applicable for many clinical situations.
The instruction was clear. The instructor demonstrated specific communication techniques to use with those suffering from dementia; it was creative and challenging, but applicable for many clinical situations.
Read LessBrief and detailed overview
Brief and detailed overview
Read LessGreat! 5 stars!
Great! 5 stars!
Read LessThis was very informative and helpful.
This was very informative and helpful.
Read Less5 stars
5 stars
Read Lessvery comprehensive and useful
very comprehensive and useful
Read LessVery thoughtful and easy to follow
Very thoughtful and easy to follow
Read LessGreat information, easy to understand and utilize. Although this is a mandated course, I am glad that I took it as it provides a platform of understanding about dementias.
Great information, easy to understand and utilize. Although this is a mandated course, I am glad that I took it as it provides a platform of understanding about dementias.
Read LessKnowledgeable, personable, and interesting presenter. Thank you!
Knowledgeable, personable, and interesting presenter. Thank you!
Read LessGood info and resources
Good info and resources
Read LessVery in depth training! Very informational and understandable
Very in depth training! Very informational and understandable
Read LessAs the prevalence of dementia in older adults is on the rise, the likelihood of encountering patients, clients, or community members who are affected by dementia is higher than ever. This course will give providers an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to better recognize challenges and provide supports to those affected by dementia. The course will cover warning signs, diagnostic process, current medication and non-pharmacological treatment, and best practices for dementia-related care. This course will also cover common symptoms at various stages of dementia, as well as communication techniques and behavioral interventions to best support these symptoms.
Course Description: Basics of Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias
FREE PREVIEWLearning Objectives: Basics of Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias
FREE PREVIEWPresenter Bio: Theresa Dewey, ATR-BC, LCPC
FREE PREVIEWIL Public Act 102-0399 asks all IL Health Care Professionals to take this course
FREE PREVIEWBasics of Alzheimer's and Dementia 1 Hour Video Course
Reference
Alzheimer's and other Dementias Course slides
Paper- Art Therapy with Ron Hays through his Alzheimer's journey
Improv technique to use with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients
Additional Resources for Care Giver Burnout
How to get the CE certificate
ILLINOIS Health Care professionals, Nurses, Podiatrist, Nursing Home Personals, Respiratory therapists, Speech and Audiology therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Optometrist, Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers are required to have one-hour course in training on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias per license renewal period. IL Public Act 102-0399 allows professionals to take this training from any qualified CE provider.
Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The Art Therapy Credentials Board recognizes CE credits granted by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. All CE from Spring Advisory can be counted towards ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS credential renewals for art therapists per ATCB.
Spring Advisory is an Illinois Social Work CE Sponsor, #159.001540
Spring Advisory is an Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor, #268.000141
Spring Advisory is an Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy CE Sponsor, #168.000265
From 2023, all licensed health professionals in Illinois are required to take courses on sexual harassment prevention, alzheimer's assessment and treatment, implicit bias training, and mandated reporter training. Each training should be 1 CE credit hour to meet license renewal requirements. First time renewal of LCPC also requires a 18-hour training on supervision.
This 1-hour video course is required training for all IDFPR health professional license holders. This course qualifies for 1 CE requirement for ANY Illinois Health Care licensees per IL Public Act 100-0762
$25
1-hour video course. Implicit bias is a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally and nevertheless affects judgments, decisions, and behaviors. This is a 1 CE credit hour qualified for all health care professionals in Illinois.
$20
A: Yes, Per IL Public Act 100-0762 for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, Illinois Public Act 102-0399 for Alzheimer’s Awareness training, and Public Act 100-0014, Illinois Complied Statues IL 20 ILCS 2105/2105-15.7 for Implicit bias Awareness training, ANY Illinois licensed professionals with continuing education requirements may take these courses from ANY CE provider, that includes Spring Advisory, which is an IDFPR approved CE provider for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.
A: On your course website, look on the left-hand side menu, and find the menu item to the CE eval and exam link.
A: It's highly possible that you misspelled your email address when filling out the form. You can retake the exam to get the certificate resent to you.
A: You must pass the exam by over 80% in order to obtain your CE certificate, go back to your course page and access the CE link, retake the exam until you pass by 80%. You will be awarded your CE certificate upon passing at 80% or above.
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