Join us for a Professional Workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals!
Technology For Older Adults: How It Can Help & How It Can Harm
Presented by: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC
From robots to surveillance devices, practitioners working with older adults are increasingly faced with evaluating the need for and the ethical use of technology to support clients at home and in a wide variety of care settings. This session will evaluate a range of devices available for use with older people and we will discuss the risks, benefits, legal and ethical implications for use in practice.
Learning Objectives
After this lecture, attendees will be able to:
- Identify potential benefits of gerontechnology for older adults.
- Identify potential harms of technology for older adults.
- Evaluate the ethical use of gerontechnology in practice with older adults.
Fees:
General Registration: $75
Employees of Sheppard Pratt and Affiliate Agencies Registration: Free
Registration:
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Approval Statements:
Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this continuing education activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 contact hours for Psychologists.
Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this continuing education activity. This activity is approved for 3.0 contact hours in Category I credits for Social Workers.
Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 3.0 NBCC clock hours.