Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs
Types, Causes and Treatments: Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known types of dementia,but there are many others that impact both older and younger adults. What can be done to identify a diagnosis and treat dementia? How can we help families through these devastating diagnoses? Join us for this informative and interactive workshop to further your understanding of the types, treatments, and causes of dementia.
S21-300 Handouts (4 MB) | 42 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Stephanie Goldstein is an associate speaker with Jenerations Health Education. She has guest lectured at Johns Hopkins University and is developing educational programs for healthy aging at local community colleges. Stephanie also works as a care manager in Towson, MD, where she assists clients and families who need assistance in advance care planning and understanding options available to their loved ones. She is not only an advocate for her clients but also for their caregivers to ensure they understand and are prepared for their journey.
AGENDA:
8:30am-9:00am: Log In 9am-9:20am: The Definition of Dementia 9:20am-9:40am: What are the Causes of Temporary Dementia? 9:40am-10:25am: What are the types and causes of Permanent Dementia? 10:25am-10:40am: BREAK 10:40am-10:55am: Making a Diagnosis 10:55am-11:15am: Environmental Factors That Can Improve Dementia Symptoms 11:15am-12:15am: Best Practices & Treatments for Dementia |
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- list the symptoms of dementia.
- identify the different types of dementia and their causes.
- describe the treatments for the different types of dementia
- explain the reason behind getting a diagnosis of dementia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after 5.19.2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
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Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
ASWB Approved
Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete the online course evaluation located in your account. After the online course evaluation is completed, you are then able to download your certificate. Partial Credit will not be given for participants who arrive late or leave early.
Unversity of Maryland School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Professional Education, provider #1611, 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. UMSSW Office of CPE maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/11/2021 to 02/11/2024. Social workers participating in this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
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