CPHSSWCE0046 - Social Work in Primary Care II: Integrating Behavioral Assessment Tools and Screenings, Understanding Medical Lingo, and Analyzing Health Outcomes in Primary Care

Course Description

Course Description:  Behavioral health consultation is a fast growing field in psychology and social work.  The behavioral health consultant (BHC) is a key member of a fast-paced, collaborative care team that helps improve patient outcomes. Approximately 70 percent of all mental health disorders are first reported in primary care, and more than 80 percent of all psychotropic medications are prescribed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.  Co-occurring morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and obesity involve behaviors and health habits that trigger, exacerbate, or perpetuate symptoms declining health, increased severity of symptoms, and impede daily functioning. To help address the continuing growth of patients in primary care with complex needs, behavioral health integration is utilized by many health care systems throughout the country as a care model that embraces individuals, families and communities in the treatment of patients.  This workshop builds on Social Work in Primary Care I, focusing on assessment tools and screening, medical lingo, and health outcomes.

Target Audience: Intermediate Level

Course Outline

Event Agenda:

• Introductions, Program Dynamics, Review of Goals and Objectives
• Power Point Presentation
  • Core components of integrated care
  • Population Based Care
• Discussion
• Handout and discussion
• Wrap-up, Evaluations, Certificate

Learner Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand assessment tools and screenings that are used in integrated care
• Understand the competencies needed to work successfully in this field

Notes

• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.
• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.
• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.
• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.