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To address the need for health professionals to keep abreast of the latest information in the field of aging, the Northwest GEC has established a 40-hour Distance Learning Program. The program utilizes the extensive series of self-study guides, Northwest GEC’s Curriculum Module Series, developed over the last seven years. Written by geriatric healthcare professionals, recognized experts in their respective fields, the materials cover a range of topics related to improving health outcomes for older adults by establishing health promotion interventions to prevent disease and postpone further disability. Many modules cover a specific age-related physical or mental health condition that can be prevented, postponed or alleviated by a health promotion intervention, e.g., diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, depression and stroke. Other modules cover broader topic areas such as how to establish health promotion programs in urban or rural communities, preventing falls, and aging families. Several modules have been modified to reflect issues and health concerns of ethnic older adults and those with developmental disabilities, e.g., nutrition, depression, osteoporosis. After enrolling in the program, Distance Learning participants can select themes or topics related to their professional needs and interests and download the specific Curriculum Modules. Over the course of a year, participants are expected to select ten modules and submit their answers a short quiz which will be provided upon registration and selection of modules. Upon completing the 40-hour Distance Learning Program and quiz, participants will receive a Geriatric Health Promotion certificate from the Northwest GEC. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT IS AVAILABLE TO DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. Earn 4.8 hours of CE credit for each curriculum module completed in the NWGEC Distance Learning Program. CE credits apply to nurses, social workers, psychologists and counselors. Earn up to 150 hours of CE credit in Geriatric Health Promotion at home and at your own pace. CE registration information provided upon registration for the NWGEC's Distance Learning Program in Geriatric Health Promotion. For more information or to request the NWGEC Distance Learning Enrollment Form by mail, please call NWGEC at (206) 685-7478 or email patann@u.washington.edu.
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