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Alzheimer’s Disease: An Inside Look

Event Type
Professional Development
Sponsor
Social Work
Virtual
wifi event
Date
Jul 26, 2024   12:00 - 3:00 pm  
Cost
$35 for CEUs, $10 without CEUs
Contact
Amy Frederick
E-Mail
aeweber2@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
School of Social Work Continuing Education Events & Webinars Calendar

July 26, 2024
12:00-3:00pm CST
3.0 CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC/
$35 for CEUs, $10 for no CEUs
This course fulfills the IL licensure requirement for a Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias training

This program will define the terms of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Significant changes in the brain will be outlined in addition to the 7-stage clinical course as defined by Dr Barry Reisberg. This program will review common communication and behavior expressions and explore resources for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options. An overview of nonpharmaceutical strategies for disease management will be reviewed with a focus on person- centered care approaches.

This program meets the requirements of Public Act 102-0399, amending the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, adding Section 2105-365 which requires that health care professionals to have one hour of continuing education training on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias per renewal period.

Presenter: Jonna Phelps, LCPC
Owner | Jonna Phelps Consulting, LLC

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