CREDENTIALING CENTER Who should attend? This program is designed for, but not limited to, the following professionals in health, allied health, social services and business. PROFESSIONAL CON- TINUING EDUCATION CREDIT IS AVAILABLE. Activities Professionals Assisted Living Directors Care Managers/Case Managers Clergy Counselors Dental Hygienists Dietitians/Nutritionists Home Care Professionals Hospice Professionals Housing Managers Marriage and Family Counselors Massage Therapists Nurse Practitioners Nurses (RN/LPN) Nursing Home Administrators Occupational Therapists and COTAs Physical Therapists and PTAs Respiratory Care Therapists Social Workers Others (please inquire) Program* Expert faculty will present modules on a wide range of issues affecting older adults and their caregivers. This may include but not limited to: Aging Resources Alcohol and Substance Abuse Alzheimer s Disease and Dementia Types Assistive Technology Biology of Aging Caring for the Caregiver Cognitive Impairment Communication Cultural Diversity Delirium, Depression and Dementia Elder Abuse and Neglect Elder Law Emergency Preparedness End of Life Ethics Falls and Fall Prevention Functional Screening and Assessment Geriatric Pharmacology Grief, Loss and Bereavement Intimacy and Sexuality Long Term Issues and Trends Medication Management Mental Health and Aging Nutrition and Hydration Pain Assessment and Management Physical Activity Psychosocial Behavior Spirituality Conflict of Interest Policy Statement: All faculty participating in this program are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or unlabeled use related to the content of their presentations. Your tuition is tax deductible: All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration, fees, travel, meals and lodging) taken to maintain and improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Coughlin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307 *SolutionSight, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission ANCC on Accreditation. SolutionSight, Inc. designates this activity for continuing education credit for nurses. Accreditation refers to recognition AMERICAN NURSES of education activities only and does not imply the Commission on Accreditation s approval or endorsement of any product. Commission on Accreditation Continuing Education in Nursing This program is made possible through the cooperation of our faculty s sponsoring organizations and institutions, various State and local agencies and the following: Active Seniors Options, Inc., GEC, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Continuing Education Institute of IL, SolutionSight, Inc., University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Danville Area Community College, HPI
Continuing Education Institute of Illinois c/o ASO, Dr. William Gingold 2404 Windsor Place, Suite B Champaign, IL 61820 www.continuingeducationpartner.com Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 309 Champaign, IL Earn up to 48 CEUs Only ~$10/CEU! The Multi-Disciplinary Certificate Program in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians is also being offered in Decatur The Multi-Disciplinary Certificate Program in Dementia Assessment, Care and Management is being offered in Tinley Park For more information, please visit us at www.continuingeducationpartner.com, or email info@continuingeducationpartner.com
www.continuingeducationpartner.com, or email info@continuingeducationpartner.com Multi-Disciplinary Certificate Program in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians Professional Continuing Education THURSDAYS March 3, 17 & 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12, 2011 All Sessions 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SITE LOCATION Williamson County Pavilion 1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62969 (618) 993-2657 (Facility Info Only) Coordinated by: Continuing Education Institute of Illinois in cooperation with the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
As a result of this program, you will be able to: Identify geriatric clinical syndromes and treatment modalities Discuss significant social and economic trends affecting the care of older adults Recognize ethical, legal, and protective issues for older adults Develop innovative strategies for delivering health care and social services List special techiques and issues related to screening, assessment and intervention Distinguish therapeutic problems associated with common medical conditions of the elderly Explain drug therapy and chronic disease management appropriate for older adults Describe the complex issues of mental health in the older adult Evaluate diagnostic criteria to differentiate normal aging from disease Outline your knowledge of wellness, risk reduction and disease prevention in the elderly The certificate program for a multi-disciplinary audience provides up-to-date information about geriatric care and social issues affecting the well-being of older adults and their significant others. Recognized experts in geriatrics and gerontology will offer clinical, psychological, theoretical, social, legal and educational perspectives that focus on application. Attendance of five (5) of the six (6) sessions plus completion of special exercises (information about these simple tasks is given at the first session) is required to earn the Certificate in Professional Continuing Education in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians and the college credit. Earned CEU documentation will be provided to all participants for actual hours in attendance. Why a Certificate Program? National surveys indicate that the field of aging has become a distinctive career area, and gerontology is a full-fledged profession. The field of aging involves many types of practitioners, drawn from a wide variety of health, human service and allied fields. These practitioners realize more than anyone else that older people and their significant others are best served by providers who have aging-specific knowledge and skills. This professional continuing education certificate program provides practitioners with that knowledge and basic competencies in gerontology and geriatrics. Through the efforts and partnership of the collaborating entities, this certificate program offers an outstanding faculty to assure quality in both the content and presentations. This certificate program is unsurpassed in value. Continuing Education Credit Certificate of Professional Continuing Education and Certificate of Attendance will be issued for continuing education requirements that entitles the participant to obtain credit from his/her respective licensing or certifying agency or institution in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri. Three (3) semester credit hours will be provided at no additional cost. Professional continuing education credit, up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) contact/clock hours, will be provided for the following disciplines: Activities Professionals Case Managers Counselors, Professional/Clinical Dental Hygienists Dietitians/Nutritionists Marriage and Family Therapists Massage Therapists Nurse Practitioners Nurses (RN/LPN) Nursing Home Administrators Occupational Therapists and Certified OT Assistants Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants Respiratory Care Therapists Social Workers Others - Please inquire. Call (773) 930-3200
Faculty* Sandra Burgener, PhD, APRN-BC, F.A.A.N., Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign, IL Jeffrey A. Chesky, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Biology and Gerontology; Previous Head, Gerontology Program, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL Julie Davis, PT, MSPT, Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL John Erbes, JD, Interim Clinical Director and Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Law, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Joseph, Flaherty, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO William Gingold, PhD, MHA, CSA, CHE, LP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Elaine Jurkowski, MSW, PhD, Professor and Graduate Program Director, School of Social Work, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Gregory Kyrouac, MSEd, Director of Outreach Programs, Alzheimer s Disease Center, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, IL Kathy Marren, RN, MSN, GNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner, Matrix Health, Champaign, IL Allen J. Ottens, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Counseling, Adult and Health Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Sharon Peterson, PhD, RD, LDN, Owner/Private Practice, Southern Illinois Nutrition Therapy, Carbondale, IL J. Mark Ruscin, PharmD, BCPS, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Central Illinois Coordinator, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, Edwardsville, IL *Additional faculty to be announced to complement program topics General Information Fees Space is limited so early registration is recommended. The registration fee is $525 if received on or before February 24, 2011. The registration fee after that date is $600. Payment in full is expected upon registration. The registration fee includes baker s breakfasts, break refreshments, printed materials, continuing education credits/units, certificate, and three (3) semester credit hours. Dates and Times Program sessions will be held on six (6) Thursdays on the following dates in 2011: March 3, 17, & 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12, 2011. Each of the sessions will be eight (8) hours in duration and start promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Time will be reserved for problem-solving activities. Lunch will be on your own. A list of eateries in the area will be provided. Dress is casual. Location Williamson County Pavilion 1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62969 (618) 993-2657 (Facility Info Only) Cancellation Policy Full refund if cancelled by February 24. No refund after February 24. You may send a substitute with prior notification. Questions Please contact Cynthia Germain at 773-930-3200 or e-mail cgermain@continuingeducationpartner.com
Multi-Disciplinary Certificate Program in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians Thursdays, March 3, 17, & 31, April 14 & 28, and May 12, 2011 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Marion, IL FAST, EASY REGISTRATION: By Internet: By Phone: By Fax: By Mail: Visit www.continuingeducationpartner.com/registration -Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Paypal Call 217-443-8777 and have credit card information ready 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. 217-554-1625 with Visa or MasterCard; 24/7 availability. Complete registration form and send with payment to: Health Professions Institute/DACC Attn: Geriatrics 2000 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832-5199 NOTE: Registration is subject to receipt of fee(s). COMPLETE BOTH SECTIONS BELOW: First Name: MI Last Name: Address City State Zip Telephone (office): Fax: E-mail: Telelphone (home): Organization: Profession/Specialty: Request for information: o Please add my name to your mailing list for future programs. Registration fee: o On or before February 24, 2011: $525 o After February 24, 2011: $600 Method of payment: o Check or money order enclosed payable to: Health Professions Institute/DACC o I prefer to charge on: o Visa o MasterCard o Discover Card # V Number (back of card) Expiration date Signature: Please use a copy of this registration form as your invoice. You will not receive an additional bill.