AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING - NETWORK ON MULTICULTURAL AGING EDUCATION PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA. USA.
Program Description
Some of the topics covered under the American Society On Aging - Network On Multicultural Aging Education Program include:
-Cultural Competency
-Global Aging
-Health Disparities
-Immigration
-Multicultural Aging Topics
-Socio-Economic Disparities
The Network on Multicultural Aging collaborates with organizations and welcomes the involvement of all those concerned with diversity in aging and cultural competence.
Training takes place in the forms of The American Society on Aging's National Aging in America Conference, Aging Today Online and through web seminars.
The American Society on Aging gives out and award called The Network on Multicultural Aging Award which rewards organizations that have demonstrated high-quality, innovative programs enhancing the lives of a multicultural aging population.
The American Society on Aging offers several other professional education and training opportunities in the areas of:
-Caregiving
-Businesses and the Aging Population
-LGBT Aging
-Senior Housing, Accessibility and Technology
-Aging Policy and Advocacy
Continuing Education Credit (CEUs) are available for most ASA conferences and training, including:
-Care Managers
-Counselors
-Nurses
-Nursing Home Administrators
-Social Workers
-Assisted Living Facilities Administrators
-Case Managers
-Certified Health Education Specialists
-Recreation Therapists
-Drug & Alcohol Counselors
source: asaging.org
