Management of Executive Function Disorders

Instructor: Julie Fuith-Costa, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Manager, River Forest & Ravenswood Day Rehabilitation,Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Description: This webinar will begin by briefly defining and establishing an understanding of Executive Functions, a component of Cognitive Communication.  Course content will then focus on a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches for Executive Functions that clinicians can implement in their daily work.  Examples and case study will be entwined into content, to reinforce learning.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and identify key components associated with Executive Functions
• Examine and implement evidence-based treatment approaches for Executive Functions

Note: You will have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the expiration date.

Continuing Education Credits

Physical Therapy

This course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved for 1 Contact Hours.

Occupational Therapy 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This intermediate level program awards occupational therapists 0.1 CEUs or 1.0 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1: Domain of OT

Speech-Language Pathology

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

Disclosures

Financial -  Receives honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Non-Financial -  No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists

Basic Computer Requirements: You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 

• PC: Compatible Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• MAC: Compatible Operating System: OS X Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Safari

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.