Cognitive Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists

This course equips occupational therapists with skills in occupational therapy-centric cognitive-perceptual assessments, problem identification, goal setting, and intervention plans.

Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Short Course

Duration

8 days

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

This workshop focuses on the knowledge and skills supporting occupational therapy practice for cognitive-perceptual issues seen in persons with a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

It is also a continuation of the two-day inter-professional primer on cognitive rehabilitation.

The workshop aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills in occupational therapy centric cognitive-perceptual assessments, problem identification, goal setting, and intervention plans.

Additionally providing you with the necessary knowledge and skills in various areas related to cognitive and perceptual dysfunctions. These areas include occupation-focused models and approaches, assessments for cognitive and perceptual problems, problem identification and goal setting, and intervention strategies and plans.

Who Should Attend

Occupational therapists that are working or will work with adults with cognitive perceptual problems

Prerequisites

AHPC registered occupational therapist and participants who completed the course "Inter-professional Workshop on Cognitive Rehabilitation for Persons with Cognitive-Perceptual Dysfunction"

What You Will Learn

To apply treatment models and approaches to cases involving cognitive and/or perceptual issues

To administer cognitive-perceptual assessments and interpret results

To use metacognitive strategy and other evidence-based approaches in occupational therapy interventions across various clinical settings

To apply occupational therapy treatment approaches to executive dysfunction, memory, spatial neglect, apraxia and visual-perceptual deficits

Teaching Team

Joan Toglia

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Cognitive Science in Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York; Professor and Dean, School of Health and Natural Sciences, Mercy College, New York

Schedule

Time	Date	Topics
8:30 am - 12:00 pm	22 Jul 2025	Key components, assessment and intervention methods, clinical applications of models and approaches used in Occupational Therapy Allen’s cognitive disability model Neurofunctional approach CO-OP model – Dynamic Interactional Model and The Multicontext Approach Cognitive Retraining Clinical case applications and evidence Identifying models and approaches – from clinical cases and videos (interactive activity) The use of technology and software for the management of cognitive perceptual dysfunction and examples of how it applies across models Clinical Reasoning: case applications of the use of treatment models and approaches (small group activity) Selecting and choosing models Identifying the type of information needed from assessment Summary and Q&A
	23 Jul 2025	Recap of session 1 The Cognitive Functional Evaluation process Deciding where to begin in the assessment Different types of assessments and purposes Assessment resources Understanding the client's perspective and goals Awareness interviews and rating scales Interpreting Cognitive Screening: MoCA and relationship to function - other screening tools Specific Cognitive-Perceptual Screenings and Assessments Overview of other tools (eg. Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test) The Contextual Memory Test – online and interpretation Assessments for lower-level patients (below the level of standardised assessment) Case application of assessment selection, problem identification, and treatment goal setting in acute care Homework (review assessment websites as per instructions in handouts)
	24 Jul 2025	Recap of session 2 Types of Performance-Based Assessment Tools Different Methods Performance-based assessments Basic ADL and IADL Performance-Based assessment and interactive activity Examples of Performance Based Assessments: Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills – (PASS) IADL subtests, Executive Function Performance Test (video) and other tools Case application: assessment selection, problem identification, and treatment goal setting in subacute care Homework (review cases in handout)
	25 Jul 2025	Recap of session 3 Performance-based Assessment and Error Analysis tools Multiple Errands Test Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA) – video illustration Interpretation and documentation of assessment results Clinical Reasoning behind selection of assessments Participation measures Case application: assessment selection, problem identification, and treatment goal setting in community care Discussion of group case assignment Homework (practice assessment administration - see handout for instructions)
	29 Jul 2025	Recap of assessment Metacognitive Strategy Approaches (Co-Op, Multi-context) and Evidence Overview of the key components of the MC approach Cognitive strategies Analysis of cognitive-perceptual demands of activities Manipulating functional cognitive activities to provide an optimal cognitive challenge (interactive activity) Combining cognitive and motor goals with functional cognitive activities Case applications in sub-acute (inpatient) of occupational therapy intervention strategies for executive dysfunction Summary, discussion, Q&A and homework
	30 Jul 2025	Recap of session 5 Use of a Metacognitive Framework within functional activities Mediation: guidelines for facilitating awareness, self-regulation, and executive thinking – video illustrations Interactive activity Selection and integration of treatment methods Video illustrations and case applications of Metacognitive Strategy Training: community setting Practical applications: case problem solving: occupational therapy intervention strategies for memory, awareness, and executive dysfunction (small group activity) Documenting Functional Goals, Progress, and Outcomes Discussion and homework - review cases in handouts
	31 Jul 2025	Recap of session Spatial Neglect and Visual Perception Specific assessment tools for neglect and visual perception Application of different OT treatment approaches to Spatial Neglect, Apraxia, and Visual Perceptual deficits Case analysis and Problem-solving Discussion and homework
	7 Aug 2025	Group case presentations across different settings – acute care, sub-acute or inpatient Rehabilitation and outpatient, community Summary of the Evidence in Cognitive Rehabilitation Recap summary of course - putting in all together MCQ/short questions/reflection questions

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the course
Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

Assessment Plan

Assessment Type: Case Presentation
Duration: 30 minutes
Weightage: 100%

Description: Participants will need to develop an assessment and treatment plan for a patient with cognitive impairments, based on the knowledge and skills learnt from the training. They must highlight the assessment approaches, treatment goals, intervention plan, and treatment outcomes. Through this assessment, participants must demonstrate the ability to consolidate clinical knowledge with application principles.

Justification: Throughout the workshop, participants will be taught various cognitive rehabilitation approaches, assessments and intervention strategies. This assessment will allow them to consolidate their learning by going through the assessment and treatment processes, thereby demonstrating that they have understood and can apply the principles and skills learnt.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$3,052.00.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$915.60
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$355.60
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$915.60
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$3,052.00 (No Funding)