Examines the older age group from a psychosocial developmental perspective exploring aging theories that guide and inform care for this patient group.
Certified for RNs, LVNs, SWs, CCMs, ACMs and LPCs in Texas
Certified for RNs, CCMs, and ACMs in all states
Content Level: Beginner
About the author:
Robyn Horn has her Master’s degree in Long-Term Care Administration from the University of North Texas as well as an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She served as a licensed nursing home administrator for 13 years which included two years at an Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. Robyn has facilitated several caregiver support groups in both facility and community settings. She the founder of HIS Cornerstone is also Author of the book, “Transforming the Mundane into Sacred: Spirituality in Caregiving for the Elderly.”
Objectives:
- Describe aging from a psychosocial developmental perspective
- Summarize popular aging theories from the past
- Define the Theory of Gerotranscendence
- Identify how aging theory informs and guides practice
This course is in a written format, and your certificate will be available for download immediately after successful completion of the post-test and evaluation. A score of 80% or greater is required to pass, and you may re-take the post-test, if needed.
Nurses – HIS Cornerstone is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002094
Social Workers: Meets the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council’s CE criteria for 1.0 contact hour.
ACMA and CCMC Case Managers: This program fits the description of an ACMA approved CE because it has been awarded contact hour(s) by H.I.S. Cornerstone, a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association. As of July 1, 2020 CCMC recognizes ACMA’s continuing education offerings to meet the requirements of the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. This is NOT a CCMC-approved ethics CE.
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