Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Identify common perceptions and misconceptions about sexuality in the elderly
• Identify barriers to care in the healthcare community
• Understand the need for discussing sexuality in professional settings
• Understand how to approach sexuality issues and concerns in your work with older adults
Description: This course provides an overview of the sexual health needs of older adults. The goal is to provide a general understanding of healthy sexuality, while also identifying some sexuality issues that one might encounter with elders.
Keywords: Elderly, Older Adult, Sexuality, Aging
Approval Bodies
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist
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