Understanding Huntingtons Disease: Historical, Physical, Psychiatric and Family Implications

February 19, 2010 in WEB Training, All, Support Groups, Self Help Support by admin

Summary:

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare (incidence 1:10,000), fatal, inherited neurodegenerative/neuropsychiatric disorder for which there is no known treatment or cure. It is characterized by abnormalities in movement, cognition, and psychiatric disturbances. In the absence of a cure, competent symptomatic treatment and psychosocial support is vital. HD is a family disease, both because of the autosomal dominant inheritance, but also because of the impact of the disease on the family system. Understanding of HD by professionals will aid in providing the best treatment available to optimize care and support for these families.

Program Presenter:

Stacey Barton is a Center social worker with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center for Excellence which provides services for people with HD and their families, provides community out reach, and supports clinical research. She is also a site coordinator and/or cognitive rater for two studies by the Huntington’s Study Group: one dealing with neurobiological predictors, and one dealing with genetics.

Contact Hours:
For an additional $10 above the purchase of the training, we offer the following accreditation which can be purchased via a mail-in form included with the disk: The University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.
MIMH is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™ 6339) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. MIMH is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit.
MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.

Running Time:
30 minutes
Price:
$10.00

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