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Baby Boomer Imperative: Working Together to Care for the Aging Population
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Schedule for 2011-2012
| Course Cycle 1 - concluded January 13, 2012 | ||
Course Cycle 2
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Day One |
February 10, 2012 |
Geriatric Syndromes |
Day Two |
March 9, 2012 |
Chronic Disease |
Day Three |
April 13, 2012 |
Aging with Disability |
Day Four |
May 11, 2012 |
Palliative and End of Life/ Caregiver
Issues/Spirituality |
Course Cycle 3
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Day One |
September 14, 2012 |
Geriatric Syndromes |
Day Two |
October 12, 2012 |
Chronic Disease |
Day Three |
November 9, 2012 |
Aging with Disability |
Day Four |
January 18, 2013 |
Palliative and End of Life/ Caregiver
Issues/Spirituality |
Course Program
Day One - Geriatric Syndromes (6.75 CEs; 0.6 ASHA CEUs) |
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8:30-9:15 |
Introduction to Aging & Quintet of Geriatric Syndromes |
9:15-10:15 |
The Hazards of Immobility and Hospitalization |
10:15-10:30 |
Break |
10:30-11:45 |
Polypharmacy |
11:45-12:30 |
Lunch |
12:30-2:00 |
Overview of 3 Ds: Dementia, Depression, and Delirium |
2:00-3:00 |
Urinary Incontinence |
3:00-3:15 |
Break |
3:15-4:15 |
Falls |
4:15-4:30 |
Case Study |
Day Two - Chronic Disease (7 CEs; 0.6 ASHA CEUs) |
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8:30-10:30 |
Biology and Physiology of Aging |
10:30-10:45 |
Break |
10:45-11:45 |
Communication |
11:45-12:15 |
Lunch |
12:15-12:45 |
Senior Cinema |
12:45-2:45 |
Mental Health |
2:45-3:00 |
Break |
3:00-3:45 |
Financial Exploitation of Older Adults |
3:45-4:30 |
Executive Function and Capacity |
Day Three – Aging with Disability (6.75 CEs; 0.6 ASHA CEUs) |
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8:30-10:00 |
Oral Health |
10:00-10:05 |
Break |
10:05-11:05 |
Continuum of Care |
11:05-12:35 |
Principles to Consider in Aging with Disability |
12:35-1:30 |
Lunch |
1:30-2:30 |
Intimacy and Sexuality |
2:30-2:45 |
Break |
2:45-3:45 |
Home Modifications, Durable Medical Equipment, and Driving |
3:45-4:30 |
Case study |
Day Four – Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Caregiver Issues, and Spirituality (6.50 CEs; 0.4 ASHA CEUs) |
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8:30-10:30 |
Palliative and End-of-Life Care & Communication |
10:30-10:45 |
Break |
10:45-11:30 |
Family conference Role Play Exercise |
11:30-12:00 |
Pain Assessment and Pain Management |
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00-2:15 |
Spirituality |
2:15-3:15 |
Caregiver Issues |
3:15-3:30 |
Break |
3:30-4:30 |
Stroke Conversations and Explanations Video |
Additional topics for participants in Certificate Course – must complete an additional 13 hours. Choose from the list of course topics. The time credited will contribute to the overall 40 hours required for certificate completion.
| Online Module Title | Time Credited |
|---|---|
When Caregivers Become Abusers |
0.5 hours |
Respiratory Diseases and Disorders |
0.5 hours |
Sleep Problems |
0.5 hours |
Hypertension |
0.5 hours |
Psychosocial Issues |
0.5 hours |
Health Literacy |
1.0 hours |
Pain Assessment in Older Adults |
1.0 hours |
Hearing Impairment |
0.5 hours |
Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders |
0.5 hours |
Infectious Diseases |
0.5 hours |
Legal and Ethical Issues |
0.5 hours |
Dizziness and Syncope |
0.5 hours |
Nursing Home Care |
0.5 hours |
Visual Impairment |
0.5 hours |
Preventive Care |
0.5 hours |
Physical Activity |
0.5 hours |
Foot Disorders |
0.5 hours |
Frailty |
0.5 hours |
Dermatology |
1.0 hours |
Cultural Aspects of Care |
0.5 hours |
Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care |
0.5 hours |
Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Care of the Elderly |
1.0 hours |
Physician Home Care of the Elderly |
0.5 hours |
Osteoporosis Update and Review |
1.0 hours |
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in Older Adults |
1.0 hours |
Identifying Elder Abuse |
0.5 hours |
| Optional Activities |
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RsVP lectures (1.0 hour) |
Classes from Principles of Geriatric Care: A Certificate Program for Health Care Professionals (evening certificate program). View Schedule and hour credits here: http://www.uth.tmc.edu/HGEC/coursePrinciplesGeriCare.html |
Experiential Learning Activities (such as visits to geriatric or dementia outpatient clinic; or observation of Adult Protective Service visits or in long-term care facilities; etc.) |
Attendance at Alzheimer’s Association Events: http://www.alztex.org/eventcal/ |
| Faculty | |
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Carmel B. Dyer, MD |
June Sadowsky, DDS, MPH |
Sharon K. Ostwald, PhD, RN |
Grace Varas, DO |
Pauline Rosenau, PhD |
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| W. Andrew Achenbaum, PhD |
J. David Hayes, DPharm |
Gayle Hersch, PhD, OTR |
Carolyn Kelley, PT, DSc, NCS |
Carmen Castro, BA, MS |
Kathleen Pace Murphy, PhD, GNP |
Sally Davis, MSN, RN |
Sabrina Pickens, PhD(c), MSN, GNP, ANP |
Vineeth John, MD |
Paul Schulz, MD |
Mary Kenan, PsyD |
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Location
All classes will be held in Room 360 at the UTHealth School of Nursing, 6901 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030, at the corner of Bertner Ave and Holcombe Blvd in the Texas Medical Center.
Get directions to the UTHealth School of Nursing
Parking is available directly across Holcombe Blvd or in the underground lot at the May’s Clinic (part of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center). The entrance to the May’s Clinic parking is across Bertner Avenue from the School of Nursing.
You may also take the Metro Rail to the Transit Center stop at Fannin Street and Pressler St. and walk one block east to the School of Nursing.
Cost
Individual day module $ 35
Certificate course (four day classes plus online study) $ 100
Registration
Online registration is available on this site.
CEU Information
Each individual day is valid for the number of continuing education credits noted in the Program. The Certificate Program offers a total of 27 continuing education credits for nurses, physical therapists, and social workers, and 22 continuing education credits for speech and language pathologists.