Clinical geropsychology training in generalist doctoral programs.
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.
DeVries
Helen McKean
HM
Psychology Department, Wheaton, IL, 60187, USA. helen.m.devries@wheaton.edu
D000368:Aged; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003479:Curriculum; D004493:Education; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005852:Geriatric Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D011231:Preceptorship; D016730:Program Development; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States