Current Continuing Education Calendar and Registration
The Institute of Gerontology is proud to bring continuing education to our community’s professionals and partners. For more information on one of the following programs or to discuss a personalized program please contact Donna MacDonald at the IOG outreach department at 313-664-2600.
Collaborative Conferences (1-3 CEs)
In addition to our signature Issues in Aging conference, we've developed small program offering 1 to 3 CE credits and are often free through the co-sponsoring partners.The popularity of these programs has grown from four in 2005 to 66 in 2011. Currently 100+ are scheduled for 2012. Some topics we have covered are:
- Shedding Light on Medicaid: Making Ethical Choices
- Pain Management
- Intersex, Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay Issues in Aging
- It’s Not about the Stuff: Harm Reduction for Hoarding
- Medical Marijuana
- Making Musical Connections with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Signature IOG Conferences (5-12 CEs)
Issues in Aging Conference
The IOG’s longest running continuing education conference, this 2-day program is designed for health care professionals, service providers, administrators and researchers working with older adults.
The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture is a professional training partnership between the Institute of Gerontology and the Area Agency on Aging 1-B . Named in honor of a distinguished colleague and alumnus who contributed more than 25 years of service to support aging and long-term care services, the lecture is dedicated to enhancing professional development opportunities for those concerned about services and programs for older adults in the community. CEUs are available for nurses and social workers.
A Meaningful Life with Alzheimer's
Created in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter. A conference that brings together health professionals and caregivers to understand a person-centered approach to caring for those living with Alzheimer’s.