Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Overview of Neurocognitive Screening Tools Utilized by BRC Psychology Providers
Provider
 VA Long Beach Blind Rehabilitation Center
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Location
 Long Beach, CA - VA Long Beach HCS5901 E 7th StreetLong Beach, CA 90822Building 166, F235
Date(s)
 January 23, 2019 - January 23, 2019
CE Hours
 1
Contact Information
 Sarah Majidzadeh, MA, CLVT, COMSLong Beach Blind Rehab Asst. Chief562-826-8000 ext. 6589sarah.majidzadeh@va.gov
Registration Information
 Event open available only to VA employees Review program description Attend and participate in 100% of program activity Sign in and out of training on Training Verification Sheet Complete online participant evaluation via Survey Monkey link provided
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the neurocognitive screening tools utilized by BRC Psychology providers during the assessment process. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment for the Blind (MoCA -Blind) and Oral Trails A&B will be discussed and presenters will provide a mock administration of the tools. The session will focus on an overview of the tools and the different cognitive domains they assess with an emphasis on interpretation considerations and ways these cognitive domain scores apply to core areas of blind rehabilitation. Strategies for working with individuals with different neurocognitive deficits will also be discussed. Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this CE activity the participant will be able to: Name screening tools utilized by BRC Psychology providers Understand domains assessed by screening tools that are demonstrated Understand cutoffs for normative results on MoCA-Blind Take away useful strategies for working with individuals with different neurocognitive deficits.