2012 Continuing Education Independent Study Program - (Page C44)
» END-OF-LIFE PROGRAMS
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.
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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.
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» THESE PROGRAMS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED
ONLINE. THEY CAN BE PURCHASED AT
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
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
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