Course Detail

Course #1173
Exploring the 7 Stages of Dementia

Registration Fee:  This course is included in your $99 annual Professional Subscription.

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner


Course Abstract

One out of 8 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States today. Understanding the 7 Stages of Dementia and their impact on activities of daily living and function is imperative to any practitioner working with Elderly population. With the focus of aging in place, it is important for Occupational therapy practitioners to fully understand their role in assessment and treatment at each stage.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • After this course, participants will be able to identify the seven stages of Dementia.
  • After this course, participants will be able to discuss the impact of each stage on function and activities of daily living.
  • After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate understanding of each stage as it relates to evaluation and treatment for Occupational Therapy.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-20 Minutes Stages of Dementia
20-35 Minutes Impact on function and ADL's
35-50 Minutes Evaluation and Treatment strategies
50-60 Minutes Conclusion and Question and Answer

Average Rating +++++ (3 Reviews)

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Review by: Member on Tue Feb 21 2012
Very relative to my area of work
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Review by: Member on Tue Mar 20 2012
well organized and detailed. i also appreicate having references to go to if need be in the future.
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Review by: Member on Tue Apr 10 2012
Discussed the 7 stages of dementia in depth with good examples and details making it easy to visualize/understand the differences between the levels.

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a live session.

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Course Presenter

michelle hediger

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

Michelle is an Occupational Therapist who currently is responsible for clinical program development and special projects for a large contract rehab provider. Prior to this role, she has held regional operations positions providing management oversight for post-acute rehab and assisted living settings. She has nearly 15 years experience as an Occupational Therapist across a variety of settings including skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, mental health and school based therapy. Her clinical areas of expertise include management and leadership, long term care programming and wellness program design and implementation. She spent four years as an Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Suffolk County Community College, New York. She is an experienced program developer who has produced and presented training courses for healthcare professionals with a variety of backgrounds, including therapists, nurses, social work and long term care administrators. Her expertise in Geriatric management and education has led her to expand rehab teams and build innovative therapy programs across the geriatric care continuum.


Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




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.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs.

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