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PCOA-RN 11: Falls and Fall Prevention
This course defines the causes and risk factors for falls in older adults, describes the need for comprehensive assessment for falls in this population, and identifies validated screening tools to utilize when evaluating for fall risk.
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PCOA-RN 10: Substance Misuse in Older Adults
This course describes the characteristics of substance use disorders and substance misuse patterns in older adults. This includes illicit drug use, prescription drug misuse, alcohol-related disorders, and tobacco use. The opioid misuse problem in adults age 55+ is discussed.
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PCOA-PCP 9: Chronic Pain in Older Adults
Practitioners will be able to describe how persistent pain presents and understand how to assess pain in older adults, including those living with dementia and/or multiple chronic conditions with standardized pain scales
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PCOA-PCP 8: Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions
Practitioners will be able to discuss the impact of multiple chronic conditions on older adult health.