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Educational Events

The mission of the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center is to provide education to the health care workforce that will optimize care for older adults. Toward this end, the FLGEC is pleased to sponsor and/or co-sponsor several events each year.

Elder Abuse Prevention Certificate Course

This 10 class course (20 noncredit contact hours) offers a unique opportunity for professionals to learn more about the complex dynamics of elder abuse. Each class is taught by New York State and national experts in the elder abuse field, with whom students will have the opportunity to interact. You may obtain a certificate after completing the full course, or you may choose to take just some of the classes.

Dates

Every other Tuesday from 3-5pm between 1/6/26* to 5/12/26.
Class will start at 2:30pm on January 6th.

Continuing Education Credits for Licensed NYS Social Workers

Licensed social workers in NYS are eligible for 2 CEUs per class.
Lifespan of Greater Rochester is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers # SW-0089.

Cost

Full price: $500
You may also take specific classes and pay by the number of classes you want to take. Classes are $60 each.
Use code EARLYBIRD26 to get 20% off the full course or individual classes! Code valid until 11/30/25.

To register, visit:https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E193496&id=55

2026 Older Adults and Opioids Webinar Series

Will return in January 2026. Check for registration information in December!

The 3Ds: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

In collaboration with the Home Care Association of New York State Education & Research (HCA E&R) and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center developed:

A YouTube Training Video on the 3Ds: https://youtu.be/qd6OkJzIuzQ
An infographic resource on the 3Ds to use with your clinical teams: 3Ds Infographic
For more information on the 3Ds, visit HCA E&R

Continuing Education Credits - How to Find your Transcript

Access your Transcript: UR CEL

Instructions for accessing your transcript: UR CEL Guide

For assistance accessing your transcript, please contact the CEL office at 585-275-7666.