Program Overview
The focus of Course 2 is on clinical approaches to addressing cognitive dysfunction across a range of psychiatric disorders. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to identify when cognitive intervention is warranted and what behavioral approaches are available for addressing cognitive deficits. Learners will understand the state of the research on cognitive remediation and how evidence-based cognitive remediation is structured in clinical settings. Didactic material and case examples are provided to illustrate recovery-oriented cognitive treatment planning, therapeutic approaches and techniques, and the functional impact of improving cognitive health in people with psychiatric disorders.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for mental health professionals from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work and occupational therapy who are involved in the clinical care of people with psychiatric disorders.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Describe research on the efficacy of cognitive remediation.
- Describe the ways in which cognitive remediation can be structured in clinical settings.
- Identify how a recovery focus can be integrated in treatment planning for cognitive remediation.
- Describe the potential functional impact of improving cognitive health in people with psychiatric disorders.
Professor of Medical Psychology
Alice Medalia, Ph.D.
Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation,
College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Columbia University Irving Medical Center,
Clinical Director,
NY State OMH Cognitive Health Services
Assistant Professor
Alice Saperstein, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry,
College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Associate in Clinical Psychiatric Social Work (in Psychiatry)
Enid C. Gertmenian-King, L.C.S.W.
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Course curriculum
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1
Cognitive Remediation for People with Psychiatric Disorders
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Cognitive Dysfunction in People with Psychotic Disorders
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Background
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Check your understanding: Background
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Research on Efficacy
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Check your understanding: Research on Efficacy
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Cognitive Remediation in Practice
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Check your understanding: Cognitive Remediation in Practice
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Test
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Recommended Reading & Sources
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