Self-directed online training

Event description

This topic considers approaches to mental care for older people including person-centred care, collaborative care, care co-ordination and health promotion. Learners will undertake an assessment and identify appropriate interventions for an older person and their family. The topic outlines interventions commonly used in older persons' mental health services, including a profile on ECT.

Eligibility criteria

Individuals are advised to also complete Mental Health for Older Persons: Conditions and Assessments for more knowledge

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Working with older persons
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Older Persons

MHPOD topics generally take between 1 and 2 hours to complete.

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