Elevating Access to Care for Patients with Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Elevating Access to Care for Patients with Vascular Cognitive ImpairmentDESCRIPTION Social determinants of health (SDOH) are factors that influence ones level of health literacy. Low health literacy is often a contributing factor to difficulty managing chronic cerebrovascular conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Poor management of these conditions may result in vascular cognitive impairment. Healthcare professionals have a unique role in improving the health literacy skills of our patients

DESCRIPTION
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are factors that influence one’s level of health literacy. Low health literacy is often a contributing factor to difficulty managing chronic cerebrovascular conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Poor management of these conditions may result in vascular cognitive impairment. Healthcare professionals have a unique role in improving the health literacy skills of our patients with vascular cognitive impairment. This webinar will demonstrate how through incorporating elements of health literacy and interdisciplinary collaboration into their treatment plans, healthcare professionals can improve holistic knowledge of the body for their patients. This webinar will further explore how SDOH Neighborhood & Built Environment has contributed to health inequities that lead to vascular cognitive impairment. Learners will leave with strategies to incorporate health literacy into functional goals for their patients.

INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Jackie Rodriguez, MS, CCC-SLP

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define health literacy, vascular cognitive impairment and identify three social determinants of health.
2. Identify risk factors for vascular cognitive impairment during a chart review.
3. Identify three holistic therapy ideas to incorporate overall health and well-being into healthcare services.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Workers and Speech-Language Pathologists

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#13872. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [introductory, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 9/26/2025.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Social Workers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers. This program will award 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours. Sponsor License #159001466.

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Jackie Rodriguez, MS, CCC-SLP                    
Financial: Receives royalties from Teacherspayteachers.com
Non-financial: Owner Instagram account @unlearnwithme.theslp

ACADEMY POLICIES
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