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Date: See individual workshops
Location: The Pyle Center (map)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $100/workshop
Instructor: See individual workshops
Contact: Brooke Ekvall 608-265-3517
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.
Spring 2012 workshops are now available.
Join the mailing list for aging and long-term care programs.
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 at the Summer Institute on Mental Health and the Older Adult. 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.
See the Aging and Long-Term Care page
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 $100. Summer Institute is $250/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.
Brooke Ekvall 608-265-3517 (toll-free: 800-442-4617), bekvall@dcs.wisc.edu
