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Normal Aging & Dying

1.0 Continuing Education Credit Hour

In this module, the processes that accompany normal aging are described. In light of what has been learned regarding the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, these parameters are changing the face of aging. Additionally, the dying process is reviewed in order to familiarize the participant with the predictable changes of this important transition. Such processes require support, but not necessarily intervention, and this module will help clarify the difference.

Objectives

  1. Identify the psychospiritual developmental tasks of aging.
  2. List the physical changes that accompany aging.
  3. Re-examine attitudes toward aging in light of more recent research on the effects of healthy lifestyle choices as they relate to quality and quantity of life.
  4. Identify the psychospiritual and physical changes that occur during the dying process.
  5. Resolve the Normal Aging & Dying case study.

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Online Module

When completing the on-line module you will be presented with learning objectives, brief cases, questions for reflection (not scored), and interactive lessons with hyperlinks to engage you along the way. Once you complete the lessons, you will be presented with the Post Test (which requires a score of 100%) and then the Module Evaluation, followed by the opportunity to print your Continuing Education Certificate. Modules remain available for your future reference once you have completed them.