Alzheimer's 6 - Pharmacological Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Program Description
This activity includes three video lectures and is the sixth in a series of courses that seek to educate clinicians on standardized screening, evaluation, and disease management of Alzheimer's and related dementias. This course focuses on the selection and appropriate usage of psychotropic prescription medications to manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms most frequently exhibited by patients with Alzheimer's and dementia diagnosis.
This course activity includes three video lectures and covers the current research and guidelines for prescribing and for discontinuing use of these medications.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Improve recognition of signs and symptoms and the underlying causes of behavioral problems in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Utilize the DICE psycho-behavioral model to determine appropriate use of psychotropic medications.
- Create treatment plans that incorporate behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Faculty
Daniel Sewell, MD, Chair, Disease Management Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Course Developers
Barbara Mandel, MBA, Alzheimer's Project Facilitator, Champions for Health
Julie Hopkins, MA, MBA, Director, Continuing Medical Education, Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Doctors Company estimates one and a quarter hours for completion of this course. A passing score of 80 percent or greater is required to successfully complete the activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
| Course ID#: | TJE 18000.1 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 08/29/2018 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 11/23/2021 |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this enduring material activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes only.
Complies with State Requirements
Please SEE the Federation of State Medical Boards overview of Continuing Medical Education requirements by State.
Technical Requirements
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Resources
Click HERE to download a PDF with resources related to this program.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call 800.421.2368, extension 1243.