Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ASFLTCHP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between normal age-related sexual changes and changes caused by disease and disability.
Identify the necessary steps to take in recognizing and addressing the sexual needs of people who live in long-term care settings.
Recognize stereotypical age-biased views of sexuality among older adults.
Apply the ethical concepts of autonomy and dignity to sexual issues in long-term care settings.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Sexuality in Older Adults
Sexual Health and Intimacy
Normal, Age-Related Sexual Changes
Disability and Physical Illness
STIs and the Older Adult
Review
Summary
Section 3: Attitudes Toward Sexuality in Older Persons
Assumptions and Misconceptions
Behavior, Gender, and Relationship Status Trends
Review
Summary
Section 4: Ethical and Legal Issues in Long-Term Care Facilities
Autonomy, Privacy and Family Concerns
When the Family Seeks a Competency Assessment
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Long-Term Care
Cultural Differences in Sexual Attitudes and Behavior
Dementia and Sexuality
Review
Summary
Section 5: Recommendations for Long-Term Care Professionals
Focus on Risk Management
Take Action
Consenting to an Intimate Relationship: Interventions for Risk Management
Developing a Policy on Sexual Expression
Provide Staff Development Activities
Managing the Expression of Sexuality
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Beginner level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.