Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias CE training (1 Hour course)
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
Continuing Education Credit Hours:
1
CE course Category:
Alzheimer's and Dementia
This CE course is approved by:
Target Audience:
Post-Master's and Post-Doctoral Level clinicians
APA, NBCC, IDFPR
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CE Course Type:
Asynchronous home study video online course
Instruction Level:
Introduction
Course Description:
As 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 Learning Outcome Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to define dementia and the process by which it is diagnosed clinically.
2. Attendees will identify at least 3 dementia-related symptoms.
3. Attendees will compare at least 3 strategies to connect and communicate with people living with dementia.
4. Attendees will identify at least 3 non-pharmacological interventions for dementia-related symptoms.
Theresa Dewey, ATR-BC, LCPC
Course Instructor Bio:
Theresa Dewey is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC) with over 19 years experience in dementia care, intellectual disability care, and end-of-life care. She has worked in various settings, including roles at residential facilities, art therapy studios, a behavioral neurology clinic, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Currently, she provides dementia education and consultation through Dewey Dementia Consulting. She has been a faculty lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, including teaching courses on ethics in the graduate art therapy department. She received a Master of Arts in Art Therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Rhodes College.
How to Get Your CE Certificate After Completing The Course:
Please fill out a course evaluation and pass the post-test exam by 80% score or more. Your certificate will be issued to you after passing the exam. You can retake the exam if you do not pass.
ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Starting from January 2023, all health professionals licensed under IDFPR must complete required CE training in the areas of sexual harassment prevention, implicit bias awareness training, Alzheimer’s and dementia training, and mandated reporter training.
IL Public Act 102-0399 requires all health care professional who has continuing education requirements to complete a one-hour course in training on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias per renewal period.
For the most updated and accurate rules, consult with your licensing board and the rules that apply to your licenses.
CE Providers:
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.
Spring Advisory, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spring Advisory, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Our goal is to help maintain and advance the knowledge and skills of doctoral-level psychologists. APA-approved Continuing education (CE) in psychology is an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support in this program.
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.
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