Course Code: REL-RTS-0-IEFITI
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic physiology, risk factors, and signs/symptoms of executive function impairments.
Outline at least two treatment approaches to account for executive function deficits and maximize safety and independence.
Identify the most effective ways to educate and engage patients and/or caregivers in the management of executive function impairments.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Executive Function: A Background
Why It Matters
Anatomy and Physiology Related to EF
Causes of EF Impairments
Risk Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Identifying EF Impairments
Signs and Symptoms
Screening Measures
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions
Impact on Therapy Interventions
Treatment Approaches
Attention
Cognitive Flexibility
Problem Solving
Planning and Organization
Working Memory
Memory
Setting Goals
Review
Summary
Section 5: Maximizing Independence
Developing Carryover Tasks
Involving Caregivers
Interdisciplinary Tactics
Apps for Training
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Betty
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech-Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.