The current international use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists

This article provides insight into the current global use of assessments by occupational therapists working with clients with neurocognitive impairments.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to look at the use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists working with clients who have neurocognitive impairments, and to explore the factors that influence the use of different assessments.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Current cognitive assessment tools used by occupational therapists globally

2. Factors that influence the choice of cognitive assessment tools
3. The importance of using assessments that are culturally sensitive, and facilitate the best possible client outcomes.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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