Course Location:
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – University Campus
3599 University Blvd S. Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Course Description:
Functional cognition combines the constructs of function and cognition and uses performance based testing to assess IADL competencies. Results from this distinct strength-based occupational therapy approach can facilitate intervention selection that enhance patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
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Define functional cognition, in terms of the concept’s history and the distinct perspective it provides for occupational therapies approach to cognition and how screening and assessment of functional cognition play a part in the development of the Occupational Profile.
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Become familiar with screening tests (Menu Task, Medicog) and develop some knowledge of more extensive performance based measures
Intended Audience:
The information presented in this course is clinically relevant for OT, and OTA practitioners.
Disclaimer: Registrations from individuals with clinical designations not listed in the intended audience for this course may be subject to removal from the course roster without a full refund. See Brooks IHL Course Policies and Procedures for details at Brooksihl.org. If you are unsure or have questions related to the intended audience, please email CEU@BrooksIHL.org and we will be happy to help clarify!