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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders in older adults (OAs).
  2. Recognize the risk for suicide in OAs and available tools to assess this risk.
  3. Understand the components of a comprehensive mental health assessment unique to OA populations.

Disclosures

The author, faculty, staff, and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations related to this activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • NBCC 1.0 CH

Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc./Lippincott Continuing Professional Development has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6855. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc./Lippincott Continuing Professional Development is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Planner
Professions: Mental Health Counselor
Test Code: NP0123MHC
Published: Jan 2023
Expires: 10/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Tracy Lynn Davies, DNP, APRN, ANP, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Categories: Assessment , Geriatrics , Mental Health
Specialties: Counseling/Therapy, Geriatrics
Topics: Adult Evaluation , Aging , Assessment , Mental Health , Older Adults