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Giving your organization
the edge
Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID)
Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) are conditions that arise from stroke and other vascular brain injuries. These changes can cause significant memory, thinking, and behavioral changes. This session will give professionals a basic introduction to Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment, describe common symptoms and treatments, and provide examples of best practices when working with individuals with this diagnosis.
Our Mission at the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care :
To transform memory care by defining standards of excellence, cultivating
memory care professionals, and introducing sustainable certification
criteria for the dementia care community.
Institute for Excellence in
Memory Care 922 E. Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN 46617 A Division of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services
of Northern Indiana
Questions? Phone: 574-318-4635
Toll Free: 888-303-0180
Fax: 574-232-4235
E-mail: [email protected]
Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID)
Define and interpret Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.)
Explain how physicians ca help diagnose for Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Give examples of common symptoms, and challenges these individuals may possess. Identify common treatments and management of
symptoms. Give examples of best practices when working
with individuals living with Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. List resources for more information for families
and healthcare professionals in your organization.
1.0 CE Available
$25.00
Continuing Education REAL Services (Parent company of The Institute for Excellence in Memory Care) is approved by Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators to sponsor continuing education credit under the CE Sponsor –HFA license # 98000594A Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, #1713, is approved to offer social worker 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. Institute for Excellence in Memory Care maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 06-14-2019—06-14-2020. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 General continuing education credits. Evaluations We look forward to hearing your feedback. After the training seminar, all attendees will receive an evaluation trough e-mail Your feedback is critical and will help guide programming of future education events. To receive CEs participants are required to comply within the following: Training Seminar Registration and Attendance. During registration please identify if you will need a HFA or Social Worker CE. Participants will be required to fill out a online quiz and evaluation which will be sent to the e-mail address listed during registration. Participants have up to 5 working days to complete both quiz and evaluation. Participants will receive their CE certificate after the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care receives confirmation of completion of both quiz and evaluation. Please give 8-10 weeks to process. For more information on Continuing Education, please visit our website at: www.alzni.org
Previously Recorded Audio/ Video Seminars
Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID)
Previously Recorded Audio/ Video Seminar
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Objectives
Define and interpret Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.) Explain how physicians can help diagnose for Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.) Give examples of common symptoms, and challenges
these individuals may possess. Identify common treatments and management of symptoms. Give examples of best practices when working with individuals living with Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.) List resources for more information for families and
healthcare professionals in your organization.
Outline
Introduction to Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.) Explain Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) and how individuals cognitive and physical abilities decline as the disease progresses. Give examples of common symptoms Present ways physicians use tests to diagnose Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID.) Identify common treatments and management of symptoms. Give examples of best practices to minimize symptoms. Identify resources that organizations can utilize to
better their knowledge and provide the best training for competent professional care staff.
Speaker Patricia Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP, CDCP is the Program Director of the Institute for Excellence in
Memory Care and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational
Specialist who has worked in the memory care field for over
25 years. Certified through the National Council for
Therapeutic Recreation Certification; the Alzheimer’s
Foundation of America as a Certified Dementia Care Partner,
and is an Expressive Arts in Long Term Care Train the Trainer
through the University of Indianapolis.
Patricia specialties include development, and managing
specialized memory care programs, dementia care
programming, person centered dementia care, training and
consulting, resident assessment, mentoring dementia care
directors and activity staff, and volunteer development for
memory care.
Target Audience Administrators, Social Workers, Nurses, Activity Professionals,
Memory Care Practitioners
Course Content: Intermediate See our website at: www.alzni.org for more details
Participation Policy Participants have (5) working days to watch the previously
recorded audio/ video seminar and complete both the online
evaluation and competency quiz. No refunds or extensions
will be offered.
Grievance Policy For full policy and information, visit our website at:
Www.alzni.org
Accommodations for the differently abled: The Institute for Excellence in Memory Care training facilities are handicap accessible. At Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, we aim to find the right supports for everyone to shine. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact us at: (574) 232-4121
System Requirements An Internet connection– broadband wired or wireless (3G
or 4G)/ LTE Speakers – built in or USB plug-in
HFA CE Social Worker CE
1.0 CE
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