Interventions for Health Care Providers (Basic Level) and
Advanced Applications for Health Care Providers (Advanced Level)
Each 16 hour distance learning program utilizes the cognitive model as an assessment/intervention framework for the enhancement of clinical interactions. Clinicians from all disciplines can improve their understanding of patient concerns and subsequent interventions using the cognitive model. The programs highlight specific tools and intervention strategies for use in challenging clinical situations and addresses issues confronted in daily practice. Each 2 hour session includes a didactic presentation incorporating case examples and a role play demonstrating specific assessment/intervention strategies. Examples of issues addressed include anxiety, depression, medical noncompliance, substance abuse, parenting the chronically ill child and disenfranchised grief. The programs are designed for nurses, social workers, physicians, counselors and other professionals who provide direct and indirect patient care.
Program Overviews
Interventions for Healthcare Providers (Basic Level)
- Introduction to the Cognitive Model
- The Cognitive Model in Action
- Cognitive Interventions: Cardiac Patients
- Cognitive Interventions: Parenting the Chronically Ill Child
- Cognitive Interventions: Substance Abuse
- Cognitive Interventions: Terminal Illness
- Cognitive Interventions: The Elderly
- Cognitive Interventions: Healthcare Providers
Advanced Applications for Healthcare Providers (Advanced Level)
- Introduction: Advanced Applications of Cognitive Interventions
- Advanced Applications: Couples Discord
- Advanced Applications: Eating Disorders
- Advanced Applications: Childhood Disorders
- Advanced Applications: Shame-based Behavior
- Advanced Applications: Anger
- Advanced Applications: Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change
- Advanced Applications: Anxiety Related to Medical Disorders
Continuing education credit (19.2 contact hours for nursing/1.6 CEUs) is provided through Corexcel.
Corexcel is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Corexcel is also accredited through the State of Florida, Board of Nursing (provider no. FBN 2479) and the State of California, Board of Nursing (provider no. CEP 13687). Corexcel has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, MacLean, VA 22102.
Distance learning and the University of Delaware
The University of Delaware has been offering distance learning courses since 1988 and is a national leader in the use of educational technology. Numerous awards recognize the University’s electronic campus and its achievements in technology and distance learning. UD Online distance learning courses capitalize on the University’s unparalleled campus technology network to support and enhance learning, enabling students to connect ideas, people, and information from around the world.
University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences/Division of Special Programs
The Division of Special Program’s three-fold mission includes coordinating technology-based, distance education initiatives within the College of Health Sciences, developing and delivering professional continuing education programs serving the global healthcare community, and establishing educational partnerships with healthcare agencies and corporate visionaries. Through various distance delivery formats, including web, CD-ROM, DVD, video/videoconferencing, satellite, and podcasting, the Division strives to meet the diverse educational needs of healthcare practitioners in the 21st century.
In 2007, The Division of Special Programs received two awards from the Learning Resources Network, an international association of lifelong learning programming, for exemplary work in the field of life long learning - Exceptional Practice in Online Learning and Exceptional Practice in Website Design.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The University of Delaware is committted to assuring equal oppurtunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, natural origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, other applicable statutes and University policy. Inquiries concerning these statutes and information regarding campus accessibility should be referred to the Affirmative Action Officer, 305 Hullihen Hall, (302) 831-2835 (voice), (302) 831-4563 (TDD). The University of Delaware reserves the right to refuse for good and sufficient reasons the enrollment of any applicant. CEP 4142.
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Program Highlights
- Lectures on CD-ROM or Videotape
- Supplemental materials available on password protected website
- Module format for easy access
- 19.2 contact hours for nurses for each level
Advantages of Online Format
- Anywhere, anytime accessibility
- Increased computer competency, a necessity in today's technological practice setting
- No scheduling conflicts
- No transportation or child care costs
Presenter: Dr. Christine E. Reilly, PhD, RN
Dr. Christine Reilly is a Clinical Consultant for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in Bala Cynwyd, PA. She is a registered nurse, clinical psychologist and an experienced cognitive therapist. She is a national and international speaker and consultant in cognitive therapy and author of numerous related publications. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Reilly has a private practice and provides clinical supervision in cognitive therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research.
Recent Grants
National Nursing Centers Consortium, Reilly, C.E., with Beck Institute (December 2004), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Enhancing Patient Care in a Primary Care Setting.
National Nursing Centers Consortium & Reilly, C.E., with Beck Institute (December 2003), The Pew Foundation, The Geriatric Cognitive Therapy Service Delivery Program.
Recent Publications
Reilly C.E. & McDanel, H., (2005). Distance education: A Model Program for Training APNs. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 43(5), 27-31.
Reilly, C.E. & Lambrecht, M. (June 2001). The cognitive model: Interventions for improved patient/staff communication. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 39(6), 32-39.
Reilly, C.E. (Fall 2000). The role of emotion in cognitive therapy, cognitive therapists and supervision. Cognitive Behavioral Practice. 7(3), 343-346.
