33rd Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute Offers Certification, Training

05/24/2022

In its 33rd year, the Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute is an annual continuing education event for practitioners, faculty, fellows, residents, and students who are or will provide care and services to older adults and their families.

The Institute includes lectures and workshops by an interprofessional group of practitioners and researchers on new and emerging areas of geriatric medicine and services. As an extension of the Institute, a one-day training on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) will be offered. CST is a non-pharmacologic intervention for persons with mild to moderate dementia. The training fulfills the first requirement for CST Facilitator Certification.

The audience for this program includes students and professionals working with older adults, with a special emphasis on clinicians and administrators, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists,  dietitians, marriage and family therapists, nursing home administrators, and those who specialize in alternative medicine.

Registration is free to attend the Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute being held June 16-17, 2022, online through a Zoom platform.

Access information will be provided following registration.

The first session, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Certification Training, will be on Wednesday,  June 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second session, Caring for Older Adults and Families , will be Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For any questions, please contact Matthew Pidgeon at matt.pidgeon@health.slu.edu