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Culturally Responsive Dementia Care at End of Life AND Implicit Bias for mental Health Care with Older Adults

  • University Center Gaylord 80 Livingston Boulevard Gaylord, MI, 49735 United States (map)

Course Description:

AM - Culturally Responsive Dementia Care at End of Life:

Understanding how culture may influence behavior and care expectations can make a significant difference in both care delivery and the quality of life for persons with dementia and their family caregivers. This presentation will provide clear strategies for addressing the diverse care needs of persons with dementia at end of life in both residential and home-based care settings. Qualifies for 1 pain CE.

PM - Implicia Bias for mental Health Care with Older Adults:

This interactive training fulfills the new LARA requirements/Public Health Code Rule. Upon completion participants will be able to 1)Recognize occurrences of implicit bias in mental health care settings and in the workplace. 2) Identify a minimum of three consequences of implicit bias for access to effective patient care and/or workplace satisfaction. 3)Learn at least two strategies to reduce disparities in service based on implicit bias.

Course Link:
http://www.lcc.edu/mhap
CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Mental Health & Aging Project - LCC

Contact Information:
Alicia Hostetler
517-483-1526
hosteta3@lcc.edu