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Memory Impairments: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Program Design

Course: #5264Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 56 Reviews

This course will provide the practicing clinician with an overview of memory systems, brain structures involved in memory and differential diagnosis of memory impairments for the most common disease conditions or injuries. Clinical information will be provided for the assessment and treatment of memory impairments.

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to define the three components of the memory system.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to list memory impairment characteristics for 8 specific disease or injury conditions.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to explain how to assess memory impairment and determine which strategies would help.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to list eight key principles in designing a treatment program
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe how to develop an individualized treatment plan with short-term and long-term goals.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-20 Minutes Overview: Memory systems model, memory processes and brain structures involved in memory & neural Basis
20-30 Minutes Differential diagnosis of memory impairments
30-55 Minutes Assessment and Treatment Planning: Goals, components of the assessment, severity rating, treatment planning guidelines, memory treatment models, external and internal strategies
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs


Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.