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Location: Indiana, United States

I became a Professor Emeritus after serving 29 years as a recreational therapy faculty member at Indiana University. I'm a long-time Hoosier, having grown up in Hanover, Indiana. My RT practitioner work was in psych/mental health. After completing my Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, my first faculty position was at the University of North Texas. RT has been a wonderful profession for me as I have had the opportunity to serve as an author and national leader.

Friday, February 11, 2011

DPG Workshop

From Lin Buettner, PhD, LRT, CTRS, comes the following:

DPG Workshop - General InformationWorking as a recreational therapist with individuals who have dementia and Alzheimer's Disease can be challenging, especially when you encounter behavioral problems. This all day intensive course will provide you with ATRA's exclusive training for utilizing Dementia Practice Guideline for Recreational Therapy: Treatment of Disturbing Behaviors, authored by Linda Buettner, Ph.D., CTRS and Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, RN. After completing the course and passing the competency exam with a score of 70% or higher, participants will receive a Certificate of Training and will be listed in ATRA's upcoming online Dementia Practice Directory. The competency certificate and training is valid for three years. Join us for the day while learning to use interventions to minimize challenging behaviors and effectively enhance the quality of life of individuals with dementia.

Intended AudienceThis workshop is designed for recreational therapists working with senior adults in a variety of settings, but particularly in long term care (LTC) settings. Other disciplines such as nurses and rehab professionals are also encouraged to attend.

ProgramThe next scheduled workshop is to be hosted by the University of North Carolina at the Gateway University Research Park in Browns Summit, North Carolina, on April 16, 2011. Online registration is open, and a printable registration form is available.

Review the program's basic information and schedule. Chapter Affiliates or facilities interested in hosting a future conference can apply by contacting ATRA with an interested attendance of twenty or more. Please contact the office for more information on future DPG workshops

Contact Information/Questions

On-site Contact: Linda Buettner, Ph.D., CTRS
Board Liaison: Mary Ann Aquadro, Ph.D., CTRS
Presenters: Linda Buettner, Ph.D.,, LRT CTRS and Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, ARNP

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