Monitor on Psychology - January 2012 - (Page C44)

» End-oF-LiFE prograMS » THESE PROGRAMS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ONLINE. THEY CAN BE PURCHASED AT intErnEt-BaSEd EduCation prograMS The American Psychological Association (APA) and its collaborator, eNURSING llc, offer a 10-module, online, continuing education program for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, hospice volunteers, clergy, and others who work with people facing end-of-life (EoL) issues and concerns. Each of the 10 modules offers evidence-based information case examples, practical treatment tips, and numerous opportunities for applying lessons learned. Each module utilizes audio and video presentations in addition to text to keep the learning experience lively and engaging. The modules are designed with a flexible format that allows users to engage the material in a variety of ways. This built-in flexibility enables users to access information in a manner that suits their learning style. All modules in the EoL program are standalone, and, thus, each can be taken separately or in combination with others. Two hours of continuing education (CE) credit are earned for the completion of each module. Twenty hours of continuing education credit are earned for completing all 10 modules. CE CREDTS: 2 PER MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS: 10 PER MODULE These programs are available through the partnership of the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and eNURSING llc. powered by eNURSING llc WWW.APA.ORG/ED/CE. MODULE 1: Overview of End-of-Life Issues for the Mental Health Provider John R. Anderson, William E. Haley, and Renee S. Katz This module provides an overview of end-of-life care in the United States and the unique roles, tasks, and challenges for mental health providers working in this area of practice. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 2: Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Distress Near the End of Life Barry Rosenfeld, James Werth, and John Anderson 44 Psychological distress impairs the patient’s capacities for pleasure, meaning, and connection; erodes quality of life; amplifies pain and other symptoms; reduces the patient’s ability to do the emotional work of separating and saying goodbye; causes anguish and worry in family members and friends; and is a risk factor for suicide and requests to hasten death. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 3: Assessment and Treatment of Pain at the End of Life Steven D. Passik and Karen Byers Pain is frequently underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. The number of distressing physical symptoms also increases with disease progression so that patients with advanced disease report a median of 11 symptoms of distress. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 http://WWW.APA.ORG/ED/CE

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012