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Course #1012
Improving Memory Using the Spaced Retrieval Technique
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Course Abstract
Course Presenters
Megan Malone is a speech-language pathologist working for Gentiva Health Services. She previously worked for 9 years as a senior research associate and lead trainer at Myers Research Institute, in Cleveland, OH where she oversaw federally/privately funded grants focused on implementing interventions with older adults with dementia. She has spoken numerous times at the annual conventions of the American Speech and Hearing Association, Gerontological Society of America, American Society on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association, along with several state speech and hearing conventions. She has published articles in the Journal of Communication Disorders, Alzheimer's Care Quarterly, The Gerontologist, and Dementia.
Jenny Loehr is a speech-language pathologist employed by Gentiva Health Services. Her focus of practice in the past fifteen years has been adult/geriatric neurology with an emphasis on dementia programming. She currently oversees and implements the rehabilitation program at Arden Courts of Austin, an Alzheimer's assisted living facility. Ms. Loehr has presented numerous times at the annual convention of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Course Objectives
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to define the Spaced Retrieval technique.
- After this course, participants will be able to define a model of memory that supports learning in persons with cognitive deficits.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 2 appropriate goals incorporating the spaced retrieval technique with case study examples.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Introduction; Review of learning in dementia/model of memory |
| 15-30 Minutes | Overview of Spaced Retrieval technique |
| 30-50 Minutes | Spaced Retrieval Goals and Case Studies |
| 50-60 Minutes | Conclusions; Questions/Answers |
Continuing Education Information
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs. If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course, please contact www.OccupationalTherapy.com toll free at 866-782-9924