Aging Mental Health and Severe Mental Illnesses (RNs/LVNs)

Accreditation Statement: This activity has received continuing professional nursing education accreditation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Once successful completion has been verified, a Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded for 4.0 contact hours.

Upon completion of this course, the health care provider will understand:

1. Historical Context and Regulations for SMI
2. Legal and Ethical Processing
3. Life Course Theory (LCT)
4. Medication Management
5. Substance Use Disorders
6. Legislation and Older Adults with SMI
7. Aggression Management
8. Relapse Prevention
9. Assessment and Diagnosis
10. Person-Centered Care