Memory Support System Online Course

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on October 9, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period. Registration required to claim CME credit.

Melanie J. Chandler, Ph.D., Dona E. Locke, Ph.D. and Anne L. Shandera-Ochsner, Ph.D., L.P.

The memory compensation training described in this course was developed for people with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The training is centered on a memory support system (MSS) and one of the components of HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking ® program.  The memory support system can help patients have a productive and satisfying life following a diagnosis of MCI.

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Target Audience

This course will prepare clinicians to work one-on-one with patients and their support partners to help them create a habit of using the HABIT Day Planner to help them adapt to their cognitive impairment and promote functional independence.

Learning Objectives

Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.

  • Describe the different resources and tools used to train the Participant and their Support Partner in using the HABIT MSS
  • Demonstrate how to use the HABIT MSS
  • Create a plan to individualize the application of the HABIT MSS to maximize its utility for the Participant
  • Demonstrate meta-memory and problem-solving skills to support functional independence
  • Implement strategies to motivate Participant and Support Partner to adopt the MSS and continue use after completion of training
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 APA
  • 6.00 ASWB
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/10/2025
Course expires: 
10/09/2028
Cost:
$500.00
Part of: 
HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking ®

Melanie J. Chandler, Ph.D.
Dona E. Locke, Ph.D.
Anne L. Shandera-Ochsner, Ph.D., L.P.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 6.00 general continuing education credits

APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity is approved for a maximum of 6.00 credits. Credit is awarded only for actual instructional time.


Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 APA
  • 6.00 ASWB
  • 6.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$500.00
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Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on October 9, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period.

Registration required to claim CME credit.

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