Challenging Geriatric Behaviors

	Challenging Geriatric Behaviors Author: Tracy Ford, LMSW Publisher: PESI Copyright: 8/26/10 CE Available Until: 2/26/2012 ASHA CE Available Until: 8/25/2011 Price: $59.00 Details: Audio/visual recording and slide presentation on CD-ROM, electronic manual, CE post-test and instructions. Type: Webinars on CD-ROM Product Code: ZDK071730 Add to Cart
Description: This CD-ROM captures a 60-Minute Webinar presented by Tracy Ford and includes the audio/visual presentation, post-test and continuing education instructions for home study credit. This webinar will provide you with new insights into the care of geriatric patients with challenging behaviors. Tips and techniques for dealing with physical aggression, behaviors associated with anxiety, depression, wandering and even bathing. Join us for an hour of training from an experienced social worker who works with seniors everyday! About the Speaker Tracy Ford currently works for an acute rehab care center in California, providing intensive care, programming, and rehabilitation services to patients in order to restore independence and quality of life. Her clientele is comprised predominantly of geriatric patients, caregivers and families affected by trauma, illness and disease. She has worked with nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health agencies. Tracy holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Georgia. She is also a qualified instructor for the Alzheimer's Association's Certificate Program, which includes training in dementia care, challenging behaviors, dignity care, stress management, nutrition, the aging process and research updates. Objectives Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: Identify the difficult behaviors frequently expressed by older adults and be able to utilize appropriate interventions. Recognize the signs and symptoms for the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Describe the approach and routine changes that help reduce or eliminate behavioral symptoms during activities of daily living. Establish new strategies and interventions for identifying the cause of behaviors, assessment and selection of appropriate techniques for managing challenging geriatric behaviors.
Continuing Education Information: Credit Information Target audience: Nurses, Home Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nursing Home Administrators, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists: PESI, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these materials will earn 1.0 contact hour. Iowa Nurses: PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses completing these materials will earn 1.2 contact hour. California Nurses: PESI, LLC is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 6538 for 1.0 contact hour. Florida Nurses: PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: 50-1586. These materials qualify for 1.0 contact hour. Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants: PESI, LLC is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216-000071and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for physical Therapy. Licensed in another state? Please contact your state board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. Many state boards of physical therapy will approve these self-study materials based on our approved provider status with the States of Illinois and New York. This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area). Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: PESI, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 6005. Successful completion of these materials qualifies for 1.0 contact hours or .1 CEUs. You will be required to successfully complete an evaluation/post-test. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Materials offered by AOTA Approved Providers are specifically identified as pre-approved for the NBCOT Certification Renewal program. Social Workers: PESI, LLC, 1030, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 11/15/09-11/15/12. Social workers will receive 1.0 clinical continuing education clock hour for successfully completing this intermediate course. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who receive a post-test grade of at least 80%. Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians, Registered: PESI, LLC, PE001, is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials. This program/material is designated as LEVEL 2. The following individuals contributed to the planning of this educational event: Content Expertise - Tracy Ford, LMSW; Nurse Planner - Mary Meyers, RN, MSN; Activity Planner - Valerie Burmeister, BS; Target Audience Members - Jennifer Craig, LCSW, BCD Becky Lange, OTR/L, Diane Dressel, MS, RD, Jeanne Byers-Spraetz, MA CCC SLP **Certificates of Successful Completion will be distributed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation, affidavit and paying a $15.00 fee.
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