Value: $210.00

Cost:

• $63.00 for general registrants

• $31.00 for joint provider agencies and Bellevue University employees
• $0 for:

* Methodist Health System employees

* NMC students (do not receive CE)

* NMC Alumni

All nurses, physicians, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical assistants, and individuals working with the older adult.

This program will provide current information and evidence-based practice guidelines that will enhance clinical and professional practice related to the care of the older adult. Topics will include enhancing knowledge of falls and prevention measures, partnerships to reduce the use of harmful medications, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and what matters most to the older adult, and so much more!

Program Objectives:

• Discuss integrating Age-Friendly care across the continuum
• Discuss how nurses can partner with physicians to achieve best outcomes and avoid potentially harmful medications
• Identify two ideas that matter the most to the older adult
• Demonstrate communication strategies that promote increased trust, validation of emotions, and utilize hospitality skills for employees in various disciplines

In order to receive continuing education hours for this event, you must meet the following completion requirements:

• Attendance at the entire activity
• Completion/submission of evaluation form

This activity is being jointly provided by Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development, Sanford USD Medical Center, Hillcrest Health Services, and Immanuel Communities.

This event is being sponsored by Bellevue University.

Disclaimer:

All content provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing contained herein establishes or shall be used to establish a standard of care.

Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development awards educational contact hours to the disciplines listed below. Each professional is accountable to understand their accrediting/licensing body's standards and requirements. The definitive source of information on continuing education requirements is your state or national regulatory board.

Nurses: 5.25 contact hours awarded. Midwest Multistate Division Provider Approval #NE1025-1. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Pharmacotherapeutic contact hours are awarded for 0.75 of the 5.25 total hours.

Physicians: Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Medical Assistant: This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for Course Number 140654 Category 5.5 CG continuing education units. Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

Social Work: This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 5.25 clock hours for Nebraska Social Workers.

Physical Therapy And Physical Therapist Assistants: This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 5.25 clock hours for Nebraska physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Occupational Therapy and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants: This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 5.25 clock hours for Nebraska occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants.

Education Credit

5.25 Education hours. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development assigns education hours based on 60 minutes of classroom instruction for each offering. Participants may use these for their professional continuing education hours and toward re-licensure if so approved within the standards and guidelines of their discipline.