Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training

Friday, October 7, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Home of the North American Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training Institute, the Gateway Geriatric Education Center will provide Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Certification Training for practitioners, faculty, fellows, residents, and students who are or will provide care and services to older adults experiencing mild-moderate dementia and their families.  The training includes lectures and skills-based breakout sessions provided by an interprofessional group of trainers and SCT facilitators.  CST is a non-pharmacologic intervention for persons with mild to moderate dementia.  The training fulfills the first requirement for CST Facilitator Certification.

1. To reflect on the different perspectives of dementia.
2. To apply the key principles to CST and demonstrate competency in use.
3. To develop a plan for running CST groups, which considers issues around implementation.
4. To consider key psychosocial approaches for dementia.
5. To review how CST was designed and evaluated.
6. To consider CST sessions and demonstrate competency in application.

 

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, and co-provided by Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing in cooperation with the Gateway Geriatric Education Center, and the Saint Louis University School of Social Work. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

Saint Louis University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses.

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
License # 216.000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2024 - CE Contact hours: 7.5

State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
License #224.000052 Expiration Date: 12/31/2023 - CE Contact hours: 7.5

State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA)

As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

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