Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside

Office of Education and Regional Programming

 

Co-Sponsored by Masters of Social Work Program, California University of Pennsylvania

 

An Overview of Behavioral Health Diagnoses in Older Adults and Current Treatment Strategies

November 11, 2009

9 a.m.   3 p.m.

California University of Pennsylvania, Natali Student Center

250 University Avenue, Room 230

California, PA  15419

Course Code: MC11

Presenter:

Marcia Kollar, MSN, C.S.

Nurse Clinical Specialist

Long Term Care, WPIC

Program Description:

This program will provide an overview of psychiatric disorders affecting the elderly. Treatment strategies including medication management and behavioral approaches will be presented.

 

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to:

 

1.      Describe symptoms and treatment strategies for patients with delirium, depression and dementia.

2.      Discuss psychopharmacology as it impacts the treatment of the elderly with these and other psychiatric disease processes.

3.     Identify behavioral approaches and communication techniques.

 

Target Audience:

All clinical and research professionals, students, trainees, as well as interested family members and consumers who work with older adults.

Continuing Education Credits:

ACT 48 – 5.0

NBCC – 5.0

CAC  5.0

PSYCHOLOGIST – 5.0

CEU –  0.5

SW – 5.0

Tuition:  $80.00

WPIC and all UPMC employees: $50.00 — Full tuition must accompany the registration form. Refunds must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the program or a $15.00 administrative fee will be deducted.

To register:  Please complete the attached registration form or download the form at

www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp

 

Contact:        Program Coordinator          Joanne Slappo, PhD, CPRP, CRC        (412) 802-6918

                     Registration                         Nancy Mundy                                       (412) 802-6900

 

Telephone registrations CANNOT be accepted

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