This is a content-rich course that opens with the arguments for the biopsychosocial model in health care, the trend toward short term admissions in nursing homes, and the major role played by the mental health professional with these "short stayers." The main sections are devoted to an in-depth description of the H&B codes, including recommended assessments and treatments. Also, there is a detailed section on what the essential components are when conducting an H&B session. Different primary medical conditions are then reviewed to illustrate various approaches for the treating behavioral health professional. The recommended readings provide comprehensive, current, and informative material on behavior medicine.

This course is invaluable to the behavioral health consultant who wants compelling knowledge and insights on how to work with the short term population in nursing homes. Topics covered:

* why the shift in nursing home admissions toward more short term stays impacts referrals
* how the focus of behavioral health treatment is different between the short stayers and the long stayers
* detailed explanations and Medicare policy descriptions of health and behavior CPT codes -- both assessment and intervention
* a detailed list of over a dozen H&B assessment tools and measures, and how they are used for treatment planning and interdisciplinary team collaboration
* understand the four phases of H&B sessions
* review 15 CBT treatment approaches appropriate for the short term nursing home patient
* three primary medical conditions illustrate how H&B assessment and treatment are perfectly suited for the medical population
* a complete, up-to-date list of recommended readings, including the most current resources on health psychology and integrated care.

1. Online viewing of course for 60 days
2. CE credit, upon finishing course
3. Certificate of Completion

Mail a CD Copy for $10.00 extra