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Culturally safer cognitive testing and dementia case-finding for older First Nations adults (September 26, 2023)

$375.00
Title
Culturally safer cognitive testing and dementia case-finding for older First Nations adults (September 26, 2023)
Description

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR PURCHASE

Presented by: Megan O'Connell and Jennifer Walker 

Occupational therapists have clinical exposure with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit older adults but might not have much training on how culture, factors related to past and present colonialism, and language interacts with standardized cognitive testing. The Canadian Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (CICA) tool was developed as a culturally sensitive dementia screening tool (I-CAARE, 2021).

This webinar will highlight the importance of a First Nations-specific approach to cognitive assessment. This webinar will also describe the rationale for the development of the Canadian Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (CICA) tool, the work done to create the CICA, its evidence for validity, and how appropriate use of the tool can contribute to improved dementia diagnosis and surveillance.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  1. Understand the need for using a culturally relevant tool and understand the limitations associated with using currently available cognitive assessment tools.
  2. Learn about why the CICA is a culturally relevant tool, developed with First Nations communities that takes language, culture, and trauma into account.
  3. Understand why the use of CICA may lead to earlier, more accurate identification of cognitive impairment and improved health outcomes for older First Nations adults.

Level 
Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice area)
Presenters
Megan O'Connell and Jennifer Walker
Individual or group option
Group
Client age
Adults (20-64 yrs)
Older adults (65+ yrs)
Area of practice
Acute care
Brain injury/Concussion/Spinal cord
Cognition
Dementia
Indigenous health
Older adults
Approximate length
1 hour
Language
English
Important information
This purchase provides GROUP access to this On-Demand Practice Evidence Webinar for a period of one year or until the expiry date (listed below). Access to the recording, the handout and a certificate is provided by email immediately following purchase and on My Account. No cancellations/refunds will be provided once the purchase is completed. Please visit the Webinars FAQ for technical requirements and additional information: https://caot.ca/site/prof-dev/pd/faqs?nav=sidebar&banner=3
Expiry date
09/30/2026

Product Price

Member Price
$250.00
Price
$375.00