Personal Control Techniques in Aging and Health
Tracking # 20-1282229
$7.00
Course overview
Personal control plays a critical role in shaping health outcomes and fostering resilience in aging populations. Declines in perceived, desired, and actual control often accompany the aging process, yet evidence-based strategies can mitigate these challenges and support adaptive coping. This discussion examines how personal control evolves across the lifespan, explores the distinction between primary and secondary control strategies, and highlights their impact on managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain. By incorporating practical tools such as control-enhancing interventions, adaptive coping mechanisms, and personalized approaches, healthcare professionals can empower older adults, preserve autonomy, and improve quality of life. Advanced topics, including the interplay between personal control, mental health, and social support, provide additional insights for promoting healthier and more resilient aging.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Alaska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
California Board of Registered Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Midwife Furnisher
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher
Registered Nurse
California Board of Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Delaware Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Hawaii Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Idaho Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Illinois Board of Nursing
APRN Controlled Substance
APRN Full Practice Authority
APRN-FPA Controlled Substance
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Indiana State Board of Nursing
APRN - Compact Registered Nurse
APRN - Prescriptive Authority
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Iowa Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maine State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Maryland Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
License Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
Master's Social Worker
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Missouri Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Montana Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident
Advance Practice Nurse - Resident
Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State
Registered Professional Nurse - Single State
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New York State Board for Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Oregon Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse Single State
Registered Nurse Single State
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Registered Nurse
Utah Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Vermont Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Washington State Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Provisional License
Service Worker Registrant
Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence surrounding the constructs of perceived, desired, and actual control, and their significance in health and aging.
- Compare and contrast primary and secondary control strategies, including their applications in managing chronic conditions and adapting to age-related health changes.
- Develop evidence-based, individualized interventions that leverage personal control strategies to enhance resilience, improve quality of life, and support healthy aging outcomes in diverse patient populations.
AchieveCE (50-20641) is an approved provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board; the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker And Marriage And Family Therapist Board; and the West Virginia Board of Social Work; the Tennessee Board of Social Workers; the Michigan Board of Social Work.
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268.
AchieveCE is also an approved provider by various state boards. Find the complete list here.
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Brad Mossbarger, PhD, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Brad Mossbarger, PhD, planner for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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