CEU Course: Biology of Aging

CEU Hours: 3  $9.00 

CE Course Description
Biology of Aging describes some of the National Institute of Aging's exciting findings about the basic biology of aging and points to directions for future investigation.

CE Course Objectives

1. Describe biological factors that influence lifespan, aging, and disease.

2. Discuss the necessary use of animal research as a means of understsanding human aging and human physiology.

3. Identify scientific research into genetic factors that may influence longevity in humans, including the emerging area of epigenetics.

4. Evaluate ways that metabolism, stress, and changes in the immune system impact aging.

5 New Online CEU Courses

NEW! Biomarkers and Alzheimer’s Science 4 CE hrs. $12 

This course covers recent scientific research on Alzheimer’s disease, including biomarkers that have been identified, modifiable and genetic risk factors, drug research, studies on the effects of different kinds of care, and discoveries from basic science research.

New! Ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselors 2 CE hrs. $6 

This short Ethics course is based on the Code of Ethics by NBCC – The National Board of Certified Counselors. It’s applicable to all Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselors.

New! Generation Alzheimer’s 2 CE hr. $6 

This basic course is intended to provide participants with information about the personal, social and economic costs of Alzheimer’s Disease now and in the coming half-century, and why we should support research on finding a cure.

New! Screening for Drug Use in Medical Settings 10 CE hrs $30 

This course is intended to provide in general medical settings the screening tools and procedures necessary to conduct screening, brief intervention, and/or treatment referral for patients who may have or be at risk of developing a substance use disorder.

New! Supporting Families Impacted by Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Trauma 10 CE hrs. $30 

Besides the difficult task of raising children—often while working full-time, many caregivers deal with added stressors such as mental health problems, substance abuse, and a history of trauma. The aim of this course is to build a responsive community: a community that has as its goal to respond as sensitively to the needs of a family as a committed caregiver does to his or her child.

OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens

Course Description

This course covers OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 regarding healthcare worker exposure to blood-borne pathogens. It gives an overview of the standard, and addresses specifics on what employers are required to do when an incident occurs, protective measures employers need to take, equipment available to reduce the risk of incidents, and information about management and use of sharps and catheters.

Course Objectives

1. Be familiar with OSHA standards related to healthcare worker exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

2. Know what is legally required of employers to protect healthcare workers from incidents.

3. Know what employers are legally required to do to care for healthcare workers exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
1 CEU hr $3

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Suicide Prevention & Suicide and the Elderly: Online CEUs

3 CEU hrs. $9
Access course here: http://goo.gl/rORVZ

Course Description A short but informative guide for Health and Mental Health professionals. This guide discusses facts vs. myths of Suicide and presents an overview of preventive guidelines as well as a section devoted to suicide and the elderly. 

Course Objectives 
1. Differentiate between factual information and myths pertaining to suicide risk and completion. 

2. Identify sociodemographic and environmental risk factors for suicide, particularly with elderly populations. 

3. Evaluate suicide prevention strategies including individual, professional, and community-based awareness and intervention programs. 

4. Examine how psychiatric illnesses, medical conditions, alcohol, and andi-depressant medications impact suicidal individuals.

CEUs Online: Domestic Abuse in Later Life

Course Description
10 CEU Hrs. $30

Domestic Abuse in Later Life presents five compelling stories of abuse in later life conveyed by the survivors themselves, amplified by interviews with the professionals who worked with them. Additional segments address emergency housing, support groups, and effective advocacy and three critical issues for older victims of abuse. 

This CE course is based soley on the pdf guide provided. However, participants may benefit further from ordering and watching the DVD's that are available from the Office of Victims. Order via this link:
https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+227928

Course Objectives

1. Describe the characteristics and causes of domestic violence and sexual abuse in later life, including forms of abuse and abuser tactics. 

2. Identify the roles of various systems and agencies who encounter elder abuse, such as adult protective services, health care systems, criminal justice professionals, and domestic abuse and sexual assault advocates. 

3. Evaluate the role of power and control dynamics in elder abuse cases, while realizing the benefit of using a victim-centered approach that emphasizes empowerment. 

4. Recognize how emergency housing, support groups, and effective advocacy can be used productively to assist older adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

5. Review case studies of elder abuse in order to acknowledge myths and justifications associated with these cases, while also identifying appropriate interventions for the victims.

Access the course here: http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/aging-alzheimers-end-of-life/domestic-abuse.php

Older Adults and Depression, Continuing Online Education

New CEU Course for Therapists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses and many others

10 CEUs - $30

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Course Description

This course describes what an evidence-based practice (EBP) for treating older adults with depression is. It also presents factors to consider when choosing an EBP; identifies which EBPs are available for older adults with depression; and describes the available training resources. These interventions are more likely to reduce depressive symptoms in older adults than other interventions when implemented correctly. EBPs covered include psychotherapy interventions, antidepressant medications, multidisciplinary geriatric outreach services, and collaborative and integrated mental and physical health care.

Course Objectives

1. Know what EBPs are available to help older adults with depression. 

2. Have sufficient information about EBPs available to identify what will be most effective for a particular older adult or group of adults with depression. 

3. Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of different psychotherapy interventions for treating depression in older adults. 

4. Be able to evaluate in what contexts to use psychotherapy interventions, antidepressant medications, or a combination of both.
 
5. Assess the potential effectiveness of evidence based collaborative and integrated treatment models for older adults with depression.

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Looking at Alzheimer's care from a local perspective

While on a national level there is hope as the Obama administration develops the first national plan to combine research to fight dementia with help for caregivers, it is important to look a bit closer and see what is being done on the state and local level to support and care for those who are affected by Alzheimer's or a related dementia.

Last spring, California released its first Alzheimer's Disease State Plan. The plan was developed through a public-private partnership of the Alzheimer's Association and the California Department of Health and Human Services. The plan outlines six goals and recommendations to improve Alzheimer's care by 2021, none being greater than the need to eliminate the stigma that goes along with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The plan emphasizes the need to educate the public and provide accurate educational materials to help reduce the stigma.

Full story at Times-Standard