Aging and Geriatric Care
This course trains social workers in geriatric care, covering assessment, advocacy, ethics, mental health, elder abuse, caregiver support, and person‑centered strategies for older adults.
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AUTHORS:Â Â Beth Hagan, Ph.D. and Rachel Kalina, MSW, LCSWÂ Â COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
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DirectorEducation Pathways, LLC provider # 0000, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 00/00/2025–00/00/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.
This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :
equips social workers with the knowledge and skills to support the aging population through a comprehensive, culturally competent, and ethical lens. It covers biological, psychological, social, and legal aspects of aging, along with practical strategies for assessment, care planning, and advocacy.
Learners will explore key issues such as mental health, elder abuse, caregiver support, end‑of‑life care, and innovations in geriatric services. Emphasis is placed on person‑centered, interdisciplinary, and strengths‑based approaches to enhance quality of life for older adults. Through this training, participants will gain tools to analyze, apply, and evaluate effective interventions in geriatric care across diverse settings.
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Learning Objectives:
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Describe the role of social workers in aging services and core values guiding geriatric practice.
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Differentiate between normal and pathological aging processes.
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Propose inclusive practices to support diverse older adults.
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Design person‑centered care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
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Implement evidence‑based interventions for mental health challenges in older adults.
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Evaluate complex cases involving capacity and elder abuse.
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Collaborate with clients and families to coordinate long‑term care resources.
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Assess caregiver needs and design supportive interventions.
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Explain principles of palliative and hospice care.
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Propose innovative practices to promote equitable aging
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