BASIC
Executive Functions and Their Relevance in Everyday Life
Executive functions are key to academic success
You’ve probably come across the term “executive functions” before. But could you also define it or give some examples of executive functions in everyday life?
Course Content
Do you know what attention deficit disorders have to do with executive functions? Are you aware of how important these functions are for everyday life and success in school? Would you like to learn how you can improve these functions through simple exercises? Then this course is for you!
In this continuing education course, designed specifically for professionals, you’ll receive an introduction to the exciting field of cognitive neuroscience. The course focuses on executive functions, their development, and how to promote them. Following an overview of the theoretical aspects, the topics of “diagnostics” and “at-risk groups” will be covered, and the latest findings from brain research will be explored. The research findings are presented in a concise and understandable manner, and their relevance to everyday life is thoroughly explained. foxstudy is committed to equipping you with as many practical tools as possible for successful application in a therapeutic setting through practical examples, exercises, and the presentation of therapeutic materials.
Course Part 1 | Introduction and Neuroanatomy
- Introduction to the Topic
- Definition and Localization of Executive Functions
- Knowledge Check
Lesson 2 | Classification of Executive Functions
- Classification of Executive Functions
- Knowledge Check
Course Section 3 | Everyday Life at School and Work & At-Risk Groups
- Everyday Life (at School and at Work) and At-Risk Groups
- Knowledge Check
Course Section 4 | Assessment & Intervention/Therapy
- Diagnostics
- Support and Therapy
- The Evidence
Course Part 5 | Final Test
Occupational therapists
Physical Therapists
Sports Therapists
Doctors
Educators
Speech-language pathologists
Nurses
120 minutes of study time
including handout
Available for 6 months from the date of booking
Meet the Teacher
Kevin Wingeier
Dr. phil. Kevin Wingeier is a clinical neuropsychologist who works at the University Children’s Hospital of Zurich and in a private practice in Zürichberg. He is an expert in neuropsychological therapies for cognitive impairments, learning coaching, and support and therapy for specific learning disabilities (reading, spelling, and math). He also regularly gives presentations to professionals and parents. In this course, he examines executive functions, highlights key considerations for therapy, and discusses the current state of scientific research.
Informational Video on Executive Functions
Continuing Education Credits
and
Certificate
For this course, you will receive the following continuing education credits
- German Association of Occupational Therapists (DVE): 2 points
- German Association of Physical Therapy (ZVK): 2 points
- Umbrella Organization for Medical-Technical Services (MTD): 2 class periods*
- Ergoverband Schweiz (EVS): 2 points
- physioswiss: 2 points
- Pediatrics Switzerland: 2 CME credits
Upon completion of the course, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate that serves as proof of your continuing education.
* Our certificate of participation can be submitted to your professional association as part of an application for the MTD-CPD certificate.
