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. 44 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 » 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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