The Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers

The Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers (CNYGEC) was formed in 1997 through the merger of the Hunter/Mount Sinai GEC and the NYU-Columbia University GEC. It brings together the combined resources of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Bronx-New York Harbor GRECC, New York University, College of Nursing, Columbia University, Stroud Center and Hunter College, Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity. CNYGEC is part of the National Association of Geriatric Education Centers and each is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.

CNYGEC provides geriatric education to health care professionals from all disciplines - practitioners, academic faculty, staff trainers, and students. It seeks to improve and expand geriatric health care, particularly for low-income, multi-ethnic, and underserved older adults throughout New York State. CNYGEC provides interdisciplinary, cutting-edge training courses on aging issues, health conditions, and service delivery models. The Mount Sinai Medical Center Principal Investigator is Judith L. Howe, Ph.D.

The CNYGEC offers several educational programs:

• Geriatric Scholar Certificate (five days)
• Geriatric Mental Health and Emergency Preparedness Certificate (five days)
• Numerous "elective" offerings (one day each)
• Advanced Course in Geriatric and Palliative Care for Frontline Primary Care Providers (five days)
• Faculty Development Course: Interdisciplinary Geriatric Cultural and Linguistic Competency (three days)

Geriatric Scholar Certificate (GSC)

A Geriatric Scholar Certificate (GSC) reflects an individual's commitment to enhancing the care and services provided to older adults. Participants are awarded the GSC after completing a 40-hour/five day interdisciplinary program consisting of three "Core Days" and two "Elective Days" of training throughout the academic year. Our goal, like yours, is to ensure the highest level of healthcare services for older adults.

Geriatric Mental Health and Emergency Preparedness Certificate (five days)

Offers many topics such as an introduction to emergency preparedness and mental health and aging; seminars on healing and spiritual care; clinical response and perspectives; and community response to emergency preparedness.

Electives

A wide range of "elective" offerings (one day each)

Examples of past electives include Gambling and Substance Abuse; Reinventing Senior Centers; Geriatric Nursing Assessment; Health and Cultural Literacy; What's New in Geriatrics, Medication Management, and more.

Advanced Course in Geriatrics and Palliative Care for Frontline Primary Care Providers

The vast majority of older adults currently receive their medical care from general primary care providers rather than from geriatrics specialists. By virtue of their practices, most PCPs have a working knowledge of the basic principles of geriatric care. The goal of this course is to provide these seasoned clinicians with advanced training in geriatrics and palliative care using common clinical conditions as a framework for discussion. This interdisciplinary course will employ a variety of learning modalities that are highly interactive and will include hands on instruction in practical and efficient clinical tools participants can use to improve the care of their older patients. Each day will cover updates on particular disease topics as they relate to geriatrics. Participants will engage in a Commitment to Practice Change and teaching as a result of this course.

Faculty Development Course: Interdisciplinary Geriatric Cultural and Linguistic Competency

This course is targeted to interdisciplinary academic and clinical faculty, fellows and residents. The course covers geriatric content, health literacy, cultural competence, healthcare disparities, patient-centered care, and complementary and alternative medicines. Sessions are taught through demonstrations, self-study and interactive group sessions. Last year a participant described this conference as "cutting edge! I can now integrate culturally sensitive ideas into my work, particularly my teaching."

Who Should Participate

• Administrators and Managers in Healthcare and Social Services
• Case Managers
• Clergy
• Educators
• Gerontologists
• Nurses/RNs
• Nurses/LPNs
• Nurses/Advance Practice/NP
• Occupational Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Physical Therapists
• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Recreational Therapists
• Rehabilitation Specialists
• Social Workers
• Others who plan or offer services to older adults

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

All activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers. Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians for all CNYGEC trainings. At American Nurses Credentialing Center, the certification program does accept CME hours for nurses re-certifying.

Please see the CNYGEC 2009-2010 brochure for details. Participants can mail in the registration form or register online.

Brochure

Registration Form

On-line Registration

For additional information about the CYNGEC, visit www.nygec.org, E-mail cnygec@mssm.edu, or call (718) 584-9000 ext 3836.

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