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Counselors, social workers, nurses and family caregivers play pivotal roles in ensuring the holistic well-being of individuals who are aging or adjusting to a chronic illness such as diabetes, POTS, dementia or multiple sclerosis. This certification training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the unique challenges faced by the patient, their family and you, the caregiver, while promoting health, dignity, and quality of life .
Covered Topics
- Overview of Issues Facing Older Adults
- Age Related Loss as a Type of Trauma
- Overview of Issues in Post Acute Care
- Adult Caregiver Issues and Needs
- PIECES Transdiagnostic & Transtheoretical Approach to Assessment and Treatment
- Screening Tools in Long Term and Post Acute Care
- Grief and Complicated Grief in LTC and PAC
- Dementia: Causes, Course and Consequences
- Addressing Agitation in LT and PAC
- Hearing Loss
- Pain: Impact and Nonpharmacological Management
- Working with People with Diabetes in Post Acute or Long Term Care
- PostStroke Issues and Interventions
- Working with People with TBI
- Working with People with Drug Addictions in Post-Acute Care
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Psychosocial Elements of Terminal Illness and Palliative Care
- Psychophysiological Interventions to Reduce Stress Related Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Issues
- Defining a Rich and Meaningful Life
- Motivational Interviewing & Understanding Resistance and NonCompliance
- Goal Setting, Frustration Tolerance & Expectation Management
- Behavioral Health Side Effects of Common Medications (and detox from)
- Behavior Modification and Tools for Monitoring Behavior
- Cognitive Tools to Increase Motivation and Change Thoughts and Behaviors
- Insurance Issues and Documentation Principles in PAC and LTC
- Elder Abuse Awareness, Identification and Intervention
This training provides not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools, worksheets and strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges of LTC and PAC settings. By completing this certification, you will join a cadre of professionals committed to improving outcomes and ensuring a higher quality of life for those in long-term and post-acute care.
$199.00 for 365 daysObjectives
- Define co-occurring disorders
- Identify the impact of addiction on the individual
- Identify the impact of mood disorders on the individual
- Identify the impact of chronic illness or pain on the individual
- Explore the interplay between the three
$6.00 for 90 days- Define co-occurring disorders
- Objectives
- Define the problem
- Examine the similarities between CNCP, mental health issues and addiction
- Identify the impact of CNCP on patients
- Explore biopsychosocial resource needs for secondary and tertiary prevention.
$6.00 for 90 days Objectives:
- Review a case study for depression assessment and diagnosis using the transdiagnostic, transtheoretical PACER approach
- Learn about illnesses like which may impact mental health and increase depression
- Allergic rhinitis
- Pain
- Diabetes
- Sleep disturbance
$15.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in
- Mood disorders
- Cognitive disorders
- Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders
- Pain
- Stress
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
Circadian Rhythms and Sleep (90 minutes)- Identify the effects of poor sleep on older adults’ physical and cognitive health, including increased inflammation, pain, and dysregulated blood sugar.
- Explain the relationship between sleep disruption and emotional/behavioral changes such as irritability, reduced energy, and cognitive fog.
- Analyze common causes of circadian rhythm disruption in older adults (e.g., nocturia, reflux, medication schedules, poor lighting).
- Apply evidence-based strategies to improve sleep hygiene and circadian rhythm regulation in older adults.
Nutrition for the Older Adult (90 minutes)
- Describe how changes in nutrient absorption and utilization in older adults affect stress, cognition, and chronic illness progression.
- Identify specific nutrient deficiencies (Vitamin D, B12, iron, calcium, fiber) and their role in worsening cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
- Explain the connection between dehydration, constipation, and symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, and brain fog in older adults.
- Implement strategies to improve hydration and bowel function that support resident behavior, cognition, and mood stability.
- Recognize sensory changes (taste, smell, swallowing difficulties) that contribute to reduced food intake in older adults.
- Develop individualized strategies to enhance nutrition and increase healthy food intake in collaboration with occupational therapy.
Oral Health and Cognition (30 minutes)
- Describe how oral health problems (tooth loss, gum disease, dry mouth) contribute to inflammation, pain, and cognitive decline.
- Identify practical interventions to address oral health challenges and support older adult wellbeing.
Hearing Loss and Resident Wellbeing (30 minutes)
- Explain how hearing loss impacts cognition, balance, mood, energy levels, and blood sugar regulation.
- Evaluate interventions (environmental modifications, hearing aids, apps) to improve communication and reduce isolation in older adults with hearing loss.
Creating Safe and Empowering Environments (30 minutes)
- Identify the impact of sensory changes, trauma history, and perceived lack of safety on resident stress and behavior.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches to reduce triggers and promote empowerment for older adults.
- Develop environmental strategies to address sensory sensitivities related to noise, lighting, movement, and smells.
Addressing Nervous System Dysregulation (60 minutes)
- Recognize signs of sympathetic nervous system dominance in older adults (e.g., irritability, agitation, restlessness).
- Apply strategies such as redirection, restructuring, and distress tolerance techniques to reduce agitation and improve resident regulation.
Putting It Together: Behaviors as Communication (30 minutes)
- Interpret challenging resident behaviors through a lens of physical, emotional, or environmental unmet needs.
- Use backward chaining to identify triggers contributing to stress responses and difficult behaviors.
- Apply effective communication strategies to explore physical issues (pain, illness), emotional concerns, and environmental stressors.
- Demonstrate skills in case-based application by analyzing a resident scenario and identifying the underlying needs behind the behavior.
- Integrate strategies across sleep, nutrition, oral health, sensory adjustments, and trauma-informed care to create holistic care plans that enhance resident wellbeing.
Note: This course is presented via live webinar. You must actively participate during the course in addition to passing an end of course quiz.
Additional Note: In Tennessee, online, interactive training courses are acceptable as continuing education for Assisted Care Living Facility Administratorshttps://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/hfc/documents/HFC-BLHCF_Interpretive_Guidelines.pdf (Page 14)$30.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Review the bidirectional interaction of gut health and mood, cognitive function and pain perception
- Identify factors impacting gut health and ways to address them
$3.00 for 90 daysObjectives
This course will help you understand the Mind-Body Connection
- What is Integrative Behavioral Health
- Overview of the Brain, Hormones and Neurotransmitters
- Important Physiological Systems in Mental Health
- Overview of Adrenaline: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Cortisol: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Thyroid Hormones: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Testosterone: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Progesterone: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Estrogen: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Oxytocin and Vasopressin: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of DHEA: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Acetylcholine and Nicotinic Receptors: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Endocannabinoids: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Endorphins: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Glutamate: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of GABA: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Pverivew of Dopamine: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Serotonin: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of Norepinephrine: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Mental Health and the Immune System and Autoimmune Issues
- Overview of the Relationship Between Weight and Insulin Responsiveness and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Light and Circadian Rhythms and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Inflammatory Cytokines and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Pain and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Cardiovascular Functioning and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Gut Health and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
- Overview of the Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health
$90.00 for 180 days- Objectives
- Define the problem
- Identify and discuss differential diagnosis for various pain conditions
- Examine the similarities between CNCP and addiction
- Identify the impact of CNCP on patients
- Discuss effective interventions for CNCP
- Identify what counselors can do
$6.00 for 90 days - Objectives
- Identify medical errors common in a comprehensive integrated system of care including pain management
- Discuss how pain influences the comprehensive treatment process
- Identify causes of errors
- Describe effects of medical errors on the wellbeing of the patient and family
- Identify common documentation and communication errors in multidisciplinary teams
- Offer a definition of "medical error" as described by the institute of medicine
- Identify the factors that must be included in a credible root cause analysis
- Identify major signs and symptoms of a medical emergency
- List pharmacological components of pain management
- Describe other interventions designed to prevent harm and to protect patient safety commonly utilized by therapists
$6.00 for 90 days