Assessment & Treatment of Patients with Perceptual and Cognitive Dysfunction


Purpose

This is a course suitable for all OTs working with clients with perceptual and cognitive dysfunction. This course aims to enable Occupational Therapists to feel confident in assessing and planning appropriate intervention for patients.

Learning Outcomes
  • Experience and gain a general understanding of the interaction of normal perception and cognition.
  • Overview of how neuroanatomy and neuropsychology relate to cognition
  • Develop an understanding of how perceptual and cognitive deficits impact on functional ability
  • Briefly evaluate the use of functional and standardised assessments
  • Obtain a methodology for differential diagnosis
  • Review current treatment approaches and techniques
  • Devise an appropriate plan of intervention for given case studies
Audience

Occupational Therapists band 5 and 6 working in acute, rehabilitation and community settings with a focus on neurological rehabilitation.

Method

2 day programme delivered face to face

Cost

Please note you will be informed in advance if there is a direct cost to you or your organisation for your attendance at this programme.




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