As the generation of baby boomers age, the population of elderly individuals in society continues to increase. With this in mind, the demand for skilled therapists to work with the geriatric population is now at an all time high. This population has specific needs and requires a broader understanding on both an existential and scientific level.
Students will become acquainted with the primary symptoms that encompass several disorders frequently seen in geriatric clients, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, delirium, dementia, schizophrenia and substance-use disorders. Etiologies and risk factors will be discussed as well as the differential diagnoses that one must be aware of when assessing an elderly client. Finally, students will learn the primary psychotropic medications used in the treatment of these disorders and possible side effects that mental health clinicians must be aware of when working with elderly clients.
The course is a total of 2.5 hours and must be completed within 6 months of purchasing it.
DBN Elite is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. DBN Elite maintains responsibility for the program.
Psychotherapists and Psychologists wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and the use of psychotropic medication in their treatment, specifically as it pertains to the elderly population
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to…
The course is a total of 2.5 hours and will be available online on DBN Elite. The course must be completed within 6 months of purchasing it.
The course is pass/fail, no numeric grade will be provided, however, a passing grade is 75%.
Physiological changes in the elderly and pharmacology
Delirium
Dementia
Schizophrenia and paranoid disorders
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Substance use disorders
Sleep disorders
Segment 6: Pre-recorded Q&A Exercise
