Interprofessional Rounds - J. Thomas, J. Tsui: The 3 Ds of Geriatric Mental Health Certificate Program – A New Approach to Staff Education

Presenters:
John Thomas, BEd, MSW, RSW, RGP of Toronto,
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant:
Joyce Tsui, RPN, Apotex5

Location:
Baycrest Hospital
Ben and Hilda Katz Building
2nd Floor
Classrooms ABC

Educational Goals & Objectives

• Participants will have an increased understanding of three most common mental health conditions in the elderly: Dementia, delirium and depression (the 3Ds)
• Participants will have an opportunity to test their own knowledge of the 3Ds
• Participants will have an enhanced understanding of the Certificate model of education provision along with effective teaching techniques for front-line workers