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ERIC Number: EJ841028
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0270-1960
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Clinical Geropsychology Training in Generalist Doctoral Programs
DeVries, Helen McKean
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, v25 n4 p5-20 2005
While a relatively small number of clinical psychology graduate programs offer specialized tracks in clinical geropsychology, the need for psychologists trained to work with older adults is increasing. This paper presents a model of training that could be adopted by generalist training programs to better prepare their students to work with older adults without creating a specialty program in geropsychology. The model identifies key domains of knowledge that should be covered, emphasizes service learning as a key element of training, provides a list of resources for faculty desiring to develop a geropsychology course, and suggests ways to overcome barriers that may prevent the implementation of the model.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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