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The Cognitive Health Assessment: The Basics

Learn how to perform a cognitive health assessment (CHA) with your patients.

This course guides you through conducting a brief, annual cognitive health assessment (CHA) with your patients. You'll learn why the assessment is important, how to follow a three-step process to administer it, and what actions to take if the results are positive. The course also reviews documentation, billing codes, and how to develop a brain health plan with patients.

If your patient is Medi-Cal only, use CPT-4 code 193F for reimbursement. Billing requirements are covered at the end of the course. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101A
My courses duration Duration: 90 minutes

The Cognitive Health Assessment for Team Members

This course highlights how the entire care team can support and conduct the cognitive health assessment (CHA). Learners will review the screening process, understand the value of team involvement, and explore tools to integrate the CHA into clinical workflows. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101B
My courses duration Duration: 30 minutes

Telehealth and the Cognitive Health Assessment

This course guides learners on how to conduct the cognitive health assessment (CHA) remotely using a computer or telephone. It covers setup requirements, how to administer tools like the Mini-Cog or GP-Cog virtually, and how to choose an appropriate screening method when only a phone is available. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101C
My courses duration Duration: 20 minutes

Tips for Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment

This course offers strategies for adapting the cognitive health assessment (CHA) for patients with diverse needs, including those with limited English proficiency, disabilities, housing instability, or behavioral health conditions. Through case studies, learners explore common barriers, practical adaptations, and available tools to support equitable cognitive screening. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101D
My courses duration Duration: 40 minutes

Next Steps After a Positive Cognitive Health Assessment

This course outlines the clinical steps to take when a patient screens positive on the cognitive health assessment. Learners will review how to create a brain health plan, evaluate contributing factors, and recognize red flags that signal the need for specialist referral. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101E
My courses duration Duration: 30 minutes

Advance Care Planning for Older Adults

This course introduces the key components of advanced care planning (ACP), including medical, financial, and legal considerations. Learners will gain tools to guide patients through ACP conversations and help them make informed decisions for the future. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101F
My courses duration Duration: 30 minutes

Assessing and Connecting with the Care Partner

This course explores the vital role of care partners in dementia care and offers strategies to engage them effectively. Learners will examine ways to assess care partner well-being, address potential challenges, and access resources to provide ongoing support. Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Course code DCA24101G
My courses duration Duration: 30 minutes

Dementia Mini Course 2.0

This course emphasizes an evidence-based, practical, and functional approach to the comprehensive care of older adults living with dementia. It addresses providing care for the person living with dementia and their caregivers. Key topics include:

1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
2. Dementia Care
3. Social, Cultural, and Ethical Issues

Select the course and click Enroll to get started.

Instructor Aware, Dementia Care

Cognitive Health Assessment Implementation Guide

This is a comprehensive dementia screening implementation guide developed for primary care professionals that provides examples and insights to support the cognitive health assessment implementation process. Select the course and select Enroll to get started.

My courses duration Duration: Cognitive Health Assessment Implementation Guide
Instructor Aware, Dementia Care

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