Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A brief, validated cognitive screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment. It takes approximately 10 minutes to administer and assesses multiple cognitive domains including memory, attention, language, executive function, and orientation. Scores range from 0 to 30; a score of 26 or above is generally considered normal, though interpretation should account for education level and age. The MoCA is commonly used in post-cardiac arrest follow-up clinics to identify cognitive difficulties that may affect a survivor’s daily functioning, work capacity, and driving ability. A below-normal score does not indicate a fixed deficit — many survivors show improvement over time, particularly in the first year of recovery.