Aging and Long Term Care (10 Hours)

Total Hours: 10

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-985378

No Book to Buy - Online Text
Unlimited Test Retakes

Sponsor Approval: Please visit our provider approval page for a list of national and state-sponsored approvals.

Course Delivery Method and Format:
Self-paced online training.

Course Requirements:

1. Course Reading
2. Online Post-Test
3. Course Evaluation

After successfully completing the Course Reading, Post-Test, and Evaluation, a certificate of completion will be issued online.

Course Level: Advanced

Course Objectives:

• Examine the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging and their implications for long-term care.
• Explore current trends and challenges in long-term care, including demographic shifts, healthcare policies, and financing options.
• Identify best practices and evidence-based interventions for promoting healthy aging and optimal functioning in older adults.
• Enhance communication skills and cultural competence when working with older adults and their families.
• Develop strategies for assessing and addressing the needs of older adults with complex medical and psychological conditions.
• Evaluate the ethical considerations in providing long-term care, including autonomy, dignity, and consent.
• Explain the biological and psychological changes associated with aging.
• Examine the emotional and psychological needs of older adults and their caregivers.
• Assess the challenges faced by family caregivers and identify resources to support them.
• Incorporate Cultural Competence
• Navigate Ethical Dilemmas in Aging

Course Description:

This continuing education provides an in-depth exploration of the physical, emotional, social, and ethical challenges associated with aging and long-term care. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of aging processes, care models, and interventions to support the health and well-being of older adults. Topics include the biology of aging, long-term care policies, caregiving, ethical considerations, cultural diversity, and the integration of innovative technologies. Designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, counselors, and other caregivers, this course equips participants with evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to deliver effective, person-centered care for older adults in diverse settings.