SBCPA Lunch and Learn Talk
June 4, 2021
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Understanding Neurocognitive Sequelae of Hypoxic and Anoxic Brain Injury and How it May Apply to COVID-19
with Nick Thaler, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Presenter:
Nicholas S. Thaler, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Neuroscience Associates, Inc.
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
President of the Asian Neuropsychological Association (www.the-ana.org)
Dr. Thaler is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with extensive experience working with patients across the lifespan. He specializes in assessing youth with learning disabilities, ADHD, and traumatic brain injury and has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers on neuropsychological conditions. He maintains a faculty position at the UCLA Neuropsychology training program and is the current president of the Asian Neuropsychological Association.
Course Outline
Timeline:
11:45- 12:00pm – Greet, sign in, and socialize
12:00- 12:15pm– Introduction of speaker and opening remarks
12:15- 1:15pm – Presentation of topic (following the below description and objectives)
1:15 - 1:30pm – Q&A/evaluations
Topic:
This Salon presentation will review current literature on neurocognitive and psychiatric sequelae from hypoxic and anoxic brain injury, the application of this literature to COVID-19 survivors, and utilize case studies to explore areas of clinical focus for practitioners working with COVID-19 survivors.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe causes, mechanisms, and timelines of hypoxic and anoxic brain injury
- List the neuropsychological and psychiatric effects of hypoxic and anoxic brain injury
- Apply existing literature on hypoxic and anoxic brain injury to evolving literature on COVID-19 survivorship
- Assess potential presenting concerns and assessment of cognitive and psychiatric concerns for COVD-19 survivors in clinical settings using a case study framework
Continuing Education:
CPA is co-sponsoring with Santa Barbara County Psychological Association (SBCPA). The California Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Important Notice:
Those who attend the workshop and complete the CPA evaluation form will receive (1.5) continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we give credit only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. This salon will be held via Zoom.