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Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Aging and Dying: Providing Context
Definitions: End of Life and Palliative Care
Psychiatric Distress at the End of Life
Psychological Theories Regarding Death and Dying
Psychological Issues at the End of Life
Coping Strategies and Styles
Interventions to Assist Patients at the End of Life
Summary
Web-based Resources
References
Post-Test: Psychosocial Issues at the End of Life: Definition, Theory, and Intervention.
Program Evaluation
Learn more about the psychological treatment techniques used to overcome these emotional reactions and assist patients and caregivers to improve quality of life during the end of life.
Jeff Kendall, PsyD
4 CE Credit Hours
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The emotional responses of people with incurable illness are multifaceted and may vacillate throughout their end of life care. Additionally, the psychological impact of a terminal illness is not limited to just the patient, but encompasses the entire family unit. This course provides healthcare professionals with a definition of end-of-life care as well as a description of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders during this phase of care. Psychological theories regarding death and dying are presented and lead into a description of the emotional reactions encountered by both patients and caregivers. This course concludes with a presentation of psychological treatment techniques used to overcome these emotional reactions and assist patients and caregivers to improve quality of life during the end of life.
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CE Credit Hour: 4 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Jeff Kendall, PsyD
Cost:$39.00
20-768723
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At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Aging and Dying: Providing Context
Definitions: End of Life and Palliative Care
Psychiatric Distress at the End of Life
Psychological Theories Regarding Death and Dying
Psychological Issues at the End of Life
Coping Strategies and Styles
Interventions to Assist Patients at the End of Life
Summary
Web-based Resources
References
Post-Test: Psychosocial Issues at the End of Life: Definition, Theory, and Intervention.
Program Evaluation
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
HealthForum Online is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0355.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 4 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Jeff Kendall, PsyD
Cost:$39.00
20-768723
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
