UMD Workshop - Aging and Rights of Older Adults

MetroMFT is proud to collaborate with the University of Maryland’s Couple and Family Therapy Program to offer a new workshop designed to deepen clinicians’ cultural responsiveness, clinical skill, and systemic awareness. This in-service training bridges theory, research, and real-world clinical practice.

Aging and Rights of Older Adults

Presented by Dr. Pamela Teaster

Offers a nuanced overview of the aging process across individual, relational, and systemic contexts, examining how older adults' rights are retained and eroded within healthcare, legal, and family systems. Key issues explored include autonomy, capacity, guardianship, ageism, and ethical decision-making, emphasizing the role of clinicians and scholars in advocating for dignity and equitable care.

Continuing Education Information

This program is offered in a fully virtual format.

Participants who attend the full training and complete all required attendance verification and evaluation materials will receive a certificate of completion documenting 1.0 hour of professional training.

This training may be applied toward continuing education requirements for licensure renewal, consistent with individual licensing board guidelines. Participants are responsible for confirming applicability with their respective licensing board.

Certificates will be issued within seven (7) days following the training.

Upcoming UMD Workshops

• April 29th - Medical Therapy: Working with Clients with Chronic or Terminal Issues by Dr. Lansom