|
|
|
|
A professional training program in mental health and aging that will prepare the professional to work more effectively with older adults experiencing mental distress. Learn about the most current assessment and treatment methods with special attention to quality person centered care. This advanced program is ideal for licensed practitioners and allied health professionals who work with older adults. The curriculum is specifically designed to meet continuing education needs for professionals working with older adults.
You will be taught by highly respected and knowledgeable faculty from UW-Madison. This is a unique continuing education series in Wisconsin.
In order to receive the Mental Health and Older Adult Certificate you must attend the 2 one-day summer seminars that will be repeated every other year. Each institute group that registers for the certificate will have a 2 year period for completion of the program. You may then choose any 6 seminars from the list of elective courses which will also be repeated each fall and spring. You will take 8 seminars in total.
You may take the elective seminars at any time. It is recommended that you start the certificate program with the 2 required summer seminars to establish a basic foundation of the characteristics of mental disorders common in older adults.
This certificate series begins in July 2010 with a required two-day training that addresses the assessment and treatment of mental disorders in the older adult.
Visit the summer institute page for complete details about the summer 2008 program.
In addition to attending the summer institute, you must choose any six of the following Fall and Spring Seminars in order to complete certificate requirements. You may take these seminars in any order you choose.
Fall 2009
An Overview of Geriatric Mental Health
Faculty: Suzanna Castillo, PhDHealth Challenges and Late Life Mental Illness
Faculty: Kim Petersen M.D. (Part I and II)Late Life Anxiety
Faculty: UW FacultyLate Life Sleep Disorders
Faculty: Tim Jurgens M.D.Psychotherapeutic Approaches - Older Adult
Faculty: Marilyn Bonjean EdDThe STAR Method of Geriatric Mental Health I
Faculty: Tim Howell M.D.The STAR Method of Geriatric Mental Health II
Faculty: Tim Howell M.D.Strengths Based Case Management
Faculty: Suzanna Castillo, PhD
Spring 2010
Adults with intellectual disabilities and dementia: part 1
Faculty: Diana Burt, PhDAdults with intellectual disabilities and dementia: part 2
Faculty: Diana Burt, PhDAlcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life
Faculty: Merrilee Pickett M.S.Behavioral and psychological symptoms and dementia
Faculty: Joseph GoveasCare that matters: providing person centered dementia care
Faculty: Suzanna Castillo, PhDDementia and Creativity
Faculty: Gail Petersen, PhD and Kim Petersen M.D.Late Life Depression
Faculty: Art Walaszek, M.D.Managing psychotropic medication for older adults
Faculty: Robert Breslow, RPh, BCPSThe Color of Emotions and Ethnogerontology
Faculty: Suzanna Castillo, PhD
How long will it take to complete the program?
You may take up to 2 years to complete your certificate, but you may request a short extension.
How many CEU’s will you receive?
You will receive .5 CEUs (5 hours) for each seminar or a total of 4.0 CEU, which equals 40 hours. The Department of Professional Development is an approved continuing education provider for licensed social workers and other human service and AODA professionals.
How much does this certificate series cost ?
Each seminar is paid for separately at the time of enrollment. Per seminar costs currently are $120.00. Summer Institute is $150/day.
What will you receive when you complete the course?
You will receive a framed, signed and official certificate from UW-Madison for your participation in the “Professional Certificate Program on Mental Health Care and the Older Adult.” You will also receive a record of your 40 hours from UW Madison and letter of acknowledgement from Dr. Suzanna Waters Castillo, Programs on Aging at PDAS. Certificates will be mailed to participants upon completion of all required coursework.
For more information about the Mental Health and Older Adult Certificate Program download our fall programs newsletter. (379k pdf)
Mandy Ingram 608-890-0263 (toll-free: 800-442-4617), mingram@dcs.wisc.edu
The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
|
File last updated: October 13, 2009 |