A Three-Hour Accredited Seminar for Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and CASAC/Other Healthcare Practitioners in Recognition of National Social Work Month

Thursday, March 30, 2023  

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost:

• Eligible 1199SEIU members: No out-of-pocket costs
• All other participants: $75

Live Webinar (Zoom)

The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, March 29, at noon.

Register for the Live Webinar (Members)

Program and Learning Objectives

5:30 pm — Participants Log in      

5:50 pm — Welcome and Introductory Remarks                                            

6:00 pm — Social Work Practice among Family Caregivers of Dementia

Presenter:

Dante A. Tipiani, MSW

Descriptive Summary:

This presentation will help improve social workers’ understanding of dementia care and provide tools to improve the quality of care for patients and their families. Participants will develop a better understanding of the different types of dementia and how to best deliver interventions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Better understand the symptoms, diagnosis and stages of dementia;
2. Evaluate and care for dementia patients and their families;
3. Recognize behavioral problems and interventions; and
4. Research and identify dementia and caregiver resources.

7:30 pm — Best Practices and Strategies

 for Dementia Care     

Presenter:

Emilia León, LCSW

Descriptive Summary:

This presentation will provide social workers with the skills to support patients and their care partners. It will focus on whole-person care and how an interdisciplinary approach is essential to working with this population in advanced care planning, as well as discuss ways to be culturally sensitive during end-of-life discussions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the challenges and complexities interdisciplinary teams face in providing coordinated whole-person care;
2. Identify community agencies that can help support patients and their care partners; and
3. Improve the interdisciplinary approach and communication to advanced care planning.

9:00 pm — Participants receive program evaluation information.

Accreditation

CASACs:

An application has been submitted to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) for three (3) clock hours.

Social Workers: The 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers under provider #0286. Licensed NYS Social Workers are required to provide NYS license number to receive certificate of credit. This course is approved for three (3) continuing education hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals

All other healthcare professionals will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.

Presenters

Dante A. Tipiani, MSW

Dementia Care Social Worker, CaringKind—The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving

Emilia León, LCSW    

Inpatient Social Worker, Mount Sinai Health System

Eligibility for 1199SEIU Members

Training and Employment Fund members

Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year, work at least three-fifths of a regular workweek, and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund or the 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund.

City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund members

Pharmacists, Dietitians, Clinical Laboratory Practitioners and LPNs must have worked with NYC Health + Hospitals or a mayoral agency for at least one year.

For Further Information

Email: Institute@1199Funds.org

Refund and Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours before the program date to avoid a penalty. To cancel, contact the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) by telephone, (212) 894-4390; fax, (212) 643-8795; or email, Institute@1199Funds.org. TUF reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified and given the option of receiving a refund or attending the rescheduled program or an alternate program.

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