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Healthy Aging NC Online Home Study Course - Building a Continuum of Care: Connecting Patients with Evidence-Based Programs in the Community

Course # 64517
Healthy Aging NC Online Home Study Course - Building a Continuum of Care: Connecting Patients with Evidence-Based Programs in the Community

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Dec 2, 2020 8:00 AM – Dec 2, 2022 5:00 PM

Contact

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Register now for this online self-guided course.
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This home study course is designed to inform healthcare professionals about community falls prevention programs and chronic disease self-management programs available to support patients through a continuum of care, including the Arthritis Foundation's "Walk With Ease." The course provides the program curricula and tools for how to identify and refer patients to these low to no cost programs.

Approximate time to complete the course: 1.50 hours
Learner content includes: Videos, Handouts & Post-test
After registering, participants will have 60 days to complete the course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.


"Building a Continuum of Care: Connecting Patients with Evidence-Based Programs in the Community" is funded by a grant through the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.
The work done by the presenters is funded through the following grants:
• Administration for Community Living 2017 Falls Prevention Grant
• Administration for Community Living 2019 Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Grant
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2018 Arthritis Grant

Content provided by


NCCHW


In Collaboration with



NANC

Audience

Physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, nurses, and others interested in this topic

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge based educational activity, participants will be able to:

check Discuss the need for community evidence-based falls prevention, physical activity and chronic disease management programs
check Identify community evidenced-based chronic disease programs offered across NC: "Chronic Disease Self-Management," "Diabetes Self-Management" and "Chronic Pain Self-Management Programs"
check Discuss the benefits of walking for an aging population
check Identify community evidence-based Fall Prevention Programs (EBFPP) offered across NC: "A Matter of Balance," "Tai Chi for Arthritis" and "Fall Prevention"
check Discuss physical activity and chronic pain reduction

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Speakers

Ellen Bailey, MA, MPH
Nadia Mazza, MPH
Natasha A. Vos, MPH, RD, LDN

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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