Advanced Practice Certificates
Neurocognitive Disorders: Innovative Practice in Dementia Care
Autism
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Teaching in the Digital Age
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Neuroscience
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Neurocognitive Disorders
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Interprofessional Geriatric Practice
Overview
This specialty certificate offers clinicians advanced knowledge about cutting-edge developments in research and practice in the field of neurocognitive disorders. Courses are taught by experts in the field including lectures by neurologists and psychiatrists on diagnostic approaches and medical interventions.
Program Features
- Four graduate level courses (a total of 12 credits)
- Courses are given in 8-week blocks (except course 1 which is a 14-week block) starting in September
- The certificate can be completed in 12 months
- Designed for busy professionals; all courses are 100% online
The Jefferson Difference
- Technology and information. Students use the latest distance learning tools including discussion boards, synchronous online presentations and live chat to participate in a community of learners. They also have access to professional literature through the Scott Memorial Library and experts on topics such as motor learning, sensory integration and constrained induced movement therapy.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of four graduate-level courses (a total of 12 credits) that can be used toward a doctoral degree.
| Course | Credits |
| Advanced Evidence-based Practice |
3 |
| Diagnostic and Assessment Approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias |
3 |
| Intervention for Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers over Practice Contexts |
3 |
| Dementia: Treating the Whole Person in Context |
3 |
FAQs
How do I apply for a specialty certificate program?
- Complete the non-matriculated student form (complete all information)
- E-mail form to Jaclyn.Magee@jefferson.edu. We will initiate the process for registration.
- You will then be registered for the course and notified by the Tuition Office and the
Department of Occupational Therapy - You start class online from anywhere you are
How much time should I expect to devote to the program?
The program is designed for part-time study so that practicing therapists can complete the certificate while maintaining employment and personal obligations. Students can expect to spend 3 hours a week in class and additional time for reading and doing assignments.
Will the certificate credits transfer to a Jefferson degree program?
Yes. The complete certificate is 12 credits, all of which will transfer into the OTD program at Jefferson. Courses are taught at the graduate level and may be transferred to another institution.
Are the courses applicable for continuing education credit?
Professional Development Units (PDU) for these courses are available through your professional organization.
Can I take classes out of order?
Courses are usually taken consecutively starting in the fall. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is assessed per credit at the graduate level. Please visit the Registrar’s tuition page to view the current fees. Use the drop down menu to choose Jefferson School of Health Professions and Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program to view current per credit tuition rate. University technology and library fees are assessed each semester.
Jefferson alumni receive a 25% tuition discount. Employers may have funds budgeted to pay for tuition, either as tuition reimbursement programs or continuing education funds. For information about how to pay tuition and a monthly payment program click here.
What kind of learning experiences will be used?
The curriculum allows for a dynamic interactive learning environment using the latest technology for distance learning which allows access to a variety of experts on specific topic areas.
What resources can I access via the Web?
Jefferson’s resources, including library collections, services and technology, are easy to navigate via a distance format. The instructor will guide you through this process.
Contact Info
Course Coordinator & Primary Instructor
Catherine Verrier Piersol, MS, OTR/L
Director, Jefferson Elder Care
catherine.piersol@ jefferson.edu
Registration
Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L
Director, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
Susan.Toth-Cohen@jefferson.edu
