ASWB/ACE: SpeedyCeus.com, provider #1613, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/15/24 to 12/15/27.  Social Workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.

CALIFORNIA: This program meets the requirements for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for 3 hours of CE Credit

TEXAS: This course meets the criteria for acceptable continuing education as defined by the Texas State Boards of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers for 3 hours of CE Credit.

This program is approved for 3 continuing education credits/contact hours by:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP 14462
• The National Board for Certified Counselors # 6412
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #50-38918
• The California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators # CP40 977 H 0428
• The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals: CCAPP-IE Provider # 1N-16-256-0726

This course explores the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of aging, equipping professionals to address the complex needs of older adults with dignity and compassion. Topics include chronic illness, mental health, family systems, caregiving, and long-term care options. Participants will learn to balance autonomy and safety, navigate Medicare and healthcare costs, and recognize and report elder abuse. Practical strategies and case examples provide tools for supporting elders and their families in diverse care settings.

This course is an online, non-interactive, reading based, self-paced, and asynchronous course.

If you have questions about the course, require accessibility accommodations or need assistance, please email info@speedyceus.com or call (909) 628-4216.

• Explain the biopsychosocial aspects of aging.
• Recognize chronic illness and mental health issues in later life.
• Support families and caregivers in long-term care.
• Distinguish in-home and out-of-home care options.
• Identify and report elder abuse.

• Introduction
• Chapter 1. Biological (Physical) Aspects of Aging
• Chapter 2. Psychological Aspects of Aging
• Chapter 3. Social Aspects of Aging
• Chapter 4. In-Home Care
• Chapter 5. Out-of-Home Care
• Chapter 6. Health Trends and Healthcare Costs
• Conclusion

Course topics are chosen based on various board requirements and professionals needs. Licensed professionals oversee, compile and develop course materials, posttest, and other course materials, determine the level of difficulty, and ensure course content is appropriate. The course developer bio is available here.