Advanced Clinical Concepts in Geriatric Care

42 CONTACT HOURS

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April 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 29, 30  May 1, 2014

Berkshire Community College

4:00 to 8 PM

April 23, 24, 28, 2014

Mt. Greylcok Extended Care Facility

3:00 to 9:30 PM

Insturctor: Beth Fiscella, MS, APRN, CNS-BC, Associate Professor of Nursing, BCC

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TARGET AUDIENCE: Employed and Unemployed RN’s and LPN’s as well as students graduating from nursing programs in the Spring of 2014.

Overall Goal: This course is designed to aid practicing nurses as well as nurses wishing to obtain a position in working with elderly in identifying the scope and complexity of gerontological nursing. The course is designed to be beneficial for LPN’s seeking National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services, Inc. (NAPNES) certification in long term care.

Objectives: The learner will be able to:

1.      Apply the role of the geriatric nurse including the associated concepts, skills, and techniques associated with TLC nursing.

2.      Apply the theory related to nursing care provided to geriatric patient by providing a safe clean and comfortable environment for the long term care, chronically ill patient.

3.      Analyze anatomy and physiology and therapeutic/modified diets for various body systems in the geriatric client.

4.      Apply pharmacological interventions and commonly used medications for body systems.

THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS CLASS THANKS TO THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS WORKFORCE COMPETITIVE TRUST FUND

Participants must commit to the entire program

Advanced registration is required. Applications may be found at the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board website: www.bcreb.com. For further information contacts Colleen Rossi, PACE Healthcare Program Director at 442-7177 ext 153.

Registration is limited and applications close April 1, 2014