Here’s an Educational Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss!
UNDERSTANDING & UTILIZING the ALLEN COGNITIVE DISABILITY MODEL in
EVERYDAY PRACTICE: FOUNDATION COURSE FRIDAY & Saturday, November 15th
& 16th, 2019 AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING CENTER 710, 10th St. Hosted by
Vita Cura, LLC Contact: Dr. Patricia Cornille at Vita Cura Education &
Services Phone: 616.566.2342 Email: Pat@vitacurallc.com
Golden, CO 80401 This Course is designed for: Occupational
and Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Activity
Professionals, Social Workers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners,
Administrators, Psychologists/Mental Health Practitioners, Researchers
Integrative /Holistic Medicine Professionals and Caregivers Course
Description The overall goal of this course is to provide participants
a theoretical and evidenced based understanding of the Allen Cognitive
Disability Model (CDM) and its use within a variety of clinical
settings. The CDM is used by healthcare professionals, caregivers,
researchers and organizations that support adult, adolescent and
geriatric populations where cognitive impairment has functional
implications. The central construct used in the CDM considers both
functional performance and global cognitive processing skills such as
attention, working memory, processing, organization and problem
solving. Levels of ability and limitations are identified while the
person’s capacity to perform routine tasks and adapt to novel
situations are recognized. For healthcare professionals, caregivers,
researchers and administrators, this realistic and compassionate
approach identifies client focused services that can successfully
change the way healthcare professionals’ practice and how care is
delivered. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical tenets of the
model in the context of understanding underlying cognitive processes,
personal factors, and how sensory cues are utilized in functional
contexts. Use of standardized assessments and skilled observations in
directing care and predicting outcomes will be discussed and research,
case examples and intervention strategies will be highlighted.
Benefits of Using the CDM in Clinical Practice & Organizational
Programming Reduce falls and re-hospitalization Improve functional
outcomes Decrease secondary conditions such as contractures, pressure
sores, depression and weight loss Prevent and manage challenging
behaviors Prevent or delay institutionalization Improve safety Reduce
caregiver burden and staff turnover Improve engagement in daily
meaningful activities and routine This Program Will Cover the
Following Topics & Supporting Research The history, development and
theory of the Allen Cognitive Disability Model Assessments - Allen
Cognitive Level Screen, Allen Diagnostic Module, Routine Task
Inventory and skilled observations. * The Allen Cognitive Level
Screen, 6th edition (ACLS-6) has been expanded to include standardized
observations for ACL 1 and 2 The six cognitive levels - Allen’s
scale and actions, activities and patterns of performance associated
with 26 modes of performance Interventions which include task
modification, restoration of skills, prevention and safety The
cognitive link associated with behavioral challenges Tailored activity
programs - select and design activities that work with the levels and
modes of performance In this Program You Will Learn To: Explain the
underlying theory of the Allen Cognitive Disability Model and learn
what is new with the model Identify patterns of behavior associated
with cognitive levels and modes of performance Identify links between
theoretical constructs and practical recommendations for activities of
daily living, environmental adaptations, driving, safety, assistive
technology, home exercise programs, and staffing assistance for
cognitive levels Use assessments and skilled observations to assess
changes, improvements or stabilization in functional cognition for a
variety of conditions (includes new assessments) Develop a functional
profile to design tailored programs and activities supported by
research Describe the range of assessment tools within the framework
of the Allen Cognitive Disability Model Describe how to apply the CDM
in your practice setting What You Will Receive Cognitive disability
model CEU certificate (12 CEU’s) Comprehensive course manual with
reproducible handouts New information on evidenced based practice
/activity programs/dementia care Invitation to join our study group
20% discount on upcoming courses, events and materials Join us in a
night out in Golden Faculty Dr. Patricia Cornille, OTR/L, OTD, CCECL,
Certified Brain Longevity Specialist, Adjunct Instructor-Dr. Cornille
has over 30 years of clinical experience and is the founder and
clinical director of Vita Cura – an organization supporting
individuals living with dementia and cognitive disability. Pat is the
past President and board member of the Allen Cognitive Network. She
has trained and mentored thousands of healthcare professionals,
students and caregivers on the use of the CDM – nationally and
internationally and received an award for education and use of the
model in clinical practice. Dr. Cornille has worked extensively with
the author of the Model, Claudia K. Allen and has used the model in
clinical research and in program development in education in a variety
of mental health and dementia care settings. She currently serves on
the education committee for the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention
Foundation and integrates the model in a variety of brain health
programs. Carol Luhman, OTR/L, Certified Brain Longevity Specialist
Carol is the past President and board member of the Allen Cognitive
Network and has over 30 years of experience as an occupational
therapist working with a variety of individuals experiencing cognitive
changes. Carol is an expert in the clinical application of the CDM and
has mentored numerous students and healthcare professionals. She has
participated extensively in a variety of clinical development programs
and in educational development. Carol also participates in research as
a validity expert in the use of the CDM. Iris Bowden, ADC, CDP, Life
Enrichment and Memory Café Coordinator Iris has extensive experience
in dementia care, providing program and educational development and
direct care services in activity programs. She currently is an adjunct
instructor at St. Philips College responsible for teaching the Long
Term Care Activity Director’s Course. Additionally, Iris has
presented in numerous conferences and has coordinated statewide
continuing education programs for activity directors, social workers,
volunteer managers, ombudsmen and state health personnel. She uses the
CDM in her clinical dementia care programs. Course Information:
Tuition: $425 regular price (includes handouts, power-point
presentation, invitation to study groups, discounts on materials and
future events, morning and afternoon drinks and snacks during breaks.
This course will offer optional sessions on both days with Siri Kartar
- Expert yoga and meditation instructor for over 40 years. Siri is the
lead consultant in our groundbreaking “Caring for Yourself While
Caring for Yourself Series”. Break-out session with Iris Bowden on
setting up an Allen based activity program and an award winning Memory
Café. Break out session and mentoring with Carol Luhman on advanced
clinical cases and delivering and “elevator pitch” on using the
Allen model in clinical settings. Carol will discuss and demonstrate
special tecniques on physical mobility skills targeting each cognitive
level and provide examples of using the “can do, will do and may
do” with a variety of cases. Super Saver & Early Bird Deadlines:
Super Saver Deadline
(8 weeks prior to course date): $350
Early-Bird Deadline
(4 weeks prior to course date): $390
Student
Discounts: $80.00 off course registration for students. Enter the
promotional code STUDENT just above the register button. Group
Discounts: Groups must register together to obtain the group rates
unless otherwise authorized. Groups of 2-4 receive a $25.00/person
discount. Groups of 5 or more receive a $50.00/person discount. Course
time frames and breaks: Day one and two course registration/sign-in
begins at 8:00 AM. Courses begin promptly at 8:30 AM and adjourn at
3:30 PM day one and 4:30 on day two. There is a one-hour lunch break
(on your own) and two 15-minute breaks each day (snacks provided). We
will have opportunities for events and social gatherings both evenings
in downtown Golden. Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be in
writing, including the reason for canceling, and must be received by
Vita Cura LLC at least three weeks prior to the course; no
compensation will be granted after that date. If the cancellation
meets the three-week deadline, the registrant may choose a refund or a
transfer credit, minus a $75 processing fee, to be issued following
the program. A transfer credit may be applied toward another Vita
Cura, LLC course within two years of the issue date. Vita Cura, LLC
reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in
full. Participants purchasing NON-refundable airfare tickets should
verify course availability before final purchase. Weather and/or
transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of the workshop
sponsor Vita Cura, LLC and failure of a chosen means of transportation
is not grounds for tuition refund. However, credit for another course
will be considered on an individual basis
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