Online Continuing Education Courses

Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

•  Describe the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Describe the diff erences between familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Describe the role of the occupational therapist for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Describe the three subtypes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Identify the symptoms and incidence of Alzheimer's disease
• Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease
• Describe the overall model of medical management of Alzheimer ’ s disease used by primary care providers and other health professionals
• Describe an approach to evaluation used by occupational therapists
• Identify stages of disease progression and general methods of treatment interventions associated with stages of dementia
• Describe the course and stages of Huntington’s disease
• Identify current research regarding the etiology of the disease
• Describe the medical management of Huntington’s disease
• Describe the purpose of occupational therapy for a client with Huntington's disease
• Describe the three typical forms of multiple sclerosis
• Describe current research regarding the etiology of the disease
• Describe the symptoms of multiple sclerosis
• Describe complications that may occur as a result of the disease
• Describe the role of the occupational therapist for a person with multiple sclerosis
• Describe the course and stages of Parkinson’s disease
• Identify current research on the etiology of the disease
• Describe the medical management of Parkinson’s disease
• Describe the role of the occupational therapist for a client with Parkinson’s disease