SpeedyCeus.com, provider #1613, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. SpeedyCeus.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: (12/15/21 to 12/15/24). Social Workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.

CALIFORNIA: This program meets the requirements for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for 3 hours of CE Credit

TEXAS: This course meets the criteria for acceptable continuing education as defined by the Texas State Boards of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers for 3 hours of CE Credit.

This program is approved for 3 continuing education credits/contact hours by:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP 14462
• The National Board for Certified Counselors # 6412
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #50-14000
• The California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators # CP40 977 H 0425
• The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals: CCAPP-IE Provider # 1N-16-256-0726

This course provides an overview of the biopsychosocial issues facing the aged. It includes the exploration of different long-term care options with the aged and their loved ones. Many of the common issues pertaining to aging and loss are addressed. The course also reminds clinicians to be aware of the aged population’s strengths, potential and opportunities for a life that maintains vitality. Issues regarding physical violence, neglect, fraud and other types of abuses are addressed.

This course is an online, non-interactive, reading based, self-paced, and asynchronous course.

If you have questions about the course, require accessibility accommodations or need assistance, please email info@speedyceus.com or call (909) 628-4216.

• Assess and treat the biopsychosocial issues confronting the aged.
• Cite the current trends of aging in the United States.
• Describe the issues facing caregivers.
• Identify options for long-term care.

• Chapter 1. Profile of Older Americans


• Chapter 2. The Biopsychosocial Aspects of Aging
  
  • Biological (Physical) Aspects of Aging
  • Psychological/Mental Aspects of Aging
  • Memory Impairment
  • Social Aspects of Aging


• Chapter 3. Long-Term Care
  
  • Caregiving
  • Abuse of The Elderly


• Chapter 4. Medicare Coverage
  
  • Medicare


• Conclusion

Course topics are chosen based on various board requirements and professionals needs. Licensed professionals oversee, compile and develop course materials, posttest, and other course materials, determine the level of difficulty, and ensure course content is appropriate. The course developer bio is available here.