NOTE: This event is specifically for Washington State attendees who are part of the behavioral health workforce.
This session is part of the Older Adults track of the Mental Health Institute.
This training provides an overview of cognitive changes in late life including mild cognitive impairment, different types of dementia, and changes in communication and behaviors due to dementia. Attendees will receive an overview of the diagnostic process, neuropsychological assessments, and cognitive assessments appropriate for use by mental health providers in community settings.
Contact hours will be available for participants who attend the entire session. The University of Washington is an approved provider of continuing education for DOH licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, chemical dependency professionals, nurses and physicians under the provisions of: WAC 246-809-610, WAC 246-809-620,WAC 246-811-200, WAC 246-840-210, WAC 246-919-460 and WAC 246-924-240.
Session is 9-11am PT
To learn more about Dr. Kristoffer Rhoads, please click here: Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD - Memory and Brain Wellness Center (washington.edu)
