GERONT X012 - Gerontology - Decision-Making
This module reviews the issues that affect how decisions are made with regard to end of life care. In some care settings, many of these decisions may seem foregone conclusions, however as the health status of clients change, these decisions need to be re-evaluated. The transition from a cure orientation to a palliative care orientation, advance directives, the hospice option, and other special clinical considerations are addressed.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through the material independently at your own pace.
Time to Completion
This module is projected to take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires earning a score of at least 99% on required assessments.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer, laptop, or tablet capable of accessing online course materials
- Ability to stream video and interactive content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
What You’ll Learn
Participants who complete this module will be able to:
- Describe the process of shifting from a cure orientation to a palliative care orientation.
- Define advance directives.
- List the benefits and the barriers of hospice as a care option.
- Identify at least one strategy to resolve a special clinical decision-making problem facing clients and their families.
- Resolve the Decision-Making case study.
- Identify at least five special clinical issues that require sophisticated decision-making competencies on the part of clients, families and health care workers to provide for safe end-of-life care.
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Additional Information
This course uses H5P to provide interactive course content to learners in the form of interactive videos, interactive presentations, and more. If you require assistance in or experience difficulties completing assignments that use H5P, please contact the COM Digital Accessibility Coordinator (DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu). Accommodation and assistance will be arranged for you as appropriate free from penalty.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email Sarah Dove.