Program Overview
This facilitated half-day virtual workshop will allow participants to engage with geriatric experts and participate in a small interactive group setting.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify when and why to use cognitive assessment tools
- Demonstrate the ability to administer and score cognitive tests in a standardized manner
- Understand and apply basic psychometric properties of cognitive testing
Who should attend?
Health care providers responsible for or interested in conducting cognitive assessments of older adults.
Tools and topics discussed include:
When Should We Use These Tests and Why?
Standardized Mini Mental State Exam (SMMSE)
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
Trail Making Test B
Clock Drawing Test (CDT)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Refund Policy:
Refunds may be requested up to 2 weeks in advance of the workshop. Eventbrite fees of $9.99 CAD will be applied to all refunds.
Format:
The exact length of each workshop may vary depending on the degree of engagement among the group. Workshops will be between 4-5 hours.
