Professional Education

Academic Education | Continuing Education

Academic Education

The Schmieding Center provides excellent learning experiences for students who are enrolled in an academic program for any health-related discipline and are interested in working with older adults:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Social Work
• Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Education

Students and faculty interested in educational experiences at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education should contact:

C. Hope Hartz, DNSc., APRN-BC
Director of Education
hhartz@scshe.uams.edu
479.751.3043
888.866.8991

Continuing Education

Continuing education is necessary for all health professionals so they can provide up-to-date healthcare and education to older adults. All continuing education programs are approved by the appropriate credentialing body of medicine, nursing, social work, etc.

Click here to view a list of approved continuing education programs sponsored by the Schmieding Center; look for programs with nurses/health professionals or nursing assistants as the intended audience.

NEW COURSE! Certificate Program in Geriatric Nursing Starting in January 2008

RNs/LPNs:
Have you noticed that many of your patients are now in the geriatric age group? The Schemiding Center is offering an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge about geriatric nursing and earn CE credit at the same time! The Schmieding Center is sponsoring a Certificate Program in Geriatric Nursing, a 30-contact-hour course, to begin in January. RNs who meet the criteria for ANCC certification may use this course as preparation for the examination in Gerontological Nursing.

Certificate Program in Geriatric Nursing Schedule (PDF - 52 KB)

Certificate Program in Geriatric Nursing Brochure (PDF - 253 KB)

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Contact Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education for additional information at info@schmiedingcenter.org or 479.751.3043, or call toll-free at 888.866.8991.