Aging and Long Term Care 

Total Hours: 3

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 PostTest

3. Course Evaluation.

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

Course Objectives

The clinician will be able to identify the physical changes that are associated with aging.

The clinician will be able to describe common psychological disorders found in aging individuals.

The clinician will be able to explain signs of aging that may require additional care.

The clinician will be able to categorize the types of care available to aging adults.

Intermediate level course

Course Description: Knowing an elder patient’s usual level of functioning and learning about any recent significant changes are fundamental to providing appropriate health care. Research shows that communication training improves trust dramatically, not only in communicating with patients, but also in assessing and building relationships with them. Communication skills are essential in understanding the issues faced by elder patients and their families. This course will explores the issues faced by aging patients and caregivers.