DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Articulate the major geriatric conditions that older residents might be experiencing and identify key strategies to contend with these conditions.
- Discuss the correlations between various geriatric conditions and the importance of developing effective interventions based on individual need.
- Identify nationally recognized screening tools to utilize in assessing for geriatric conditions.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 4.5 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by May 1, 2028.
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Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Certified Case Managers, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, CRC, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Common Challenges, Common Challenges in Aging, Elderly, Elderly Residents, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, RN, Social Worker