Alzheimer's 6: Pharmacological Management of Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Description
This is the sixth in the series of on-demand webinars training on screening, evaluation, and management of dementia. This webinar details how to discern the signs and symptoms of dementia from other psychiatric issues, and how to effectively treat these symptoms with pharmacological interventions.
| Course ID #: | TJE 221145.0 | Issue Date: | 8/23/2022 | Expiration Date: | 8/23/2025 |
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.
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.
Course Developers
Daniel Sewell, MD, Clinical Psychiatrist, Specialist in Geriatric Psychiatry, UC San Diego
Barbara Mandel, MBA, Alzheimer's Project Facilitator, Champions for Health
Johanna Lackner, MPH, MSW, Senior Director, Continuing Professional Development, Department of 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 activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Joint Providership
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and Champions for Health. The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Complies with State Requirements
Please SEE the Federation of State Medical Boards overview of Continuing Medical Education requirements by State.
Technical Requirements
The activity is best experienced using the most current browser: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer is not supported by this platform. All activities featuring audio must have a speaker. To view graphic images and references that appear in separate "pop-up" windows, JavaScript and session cookies must be enabled on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required for certain activities.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the content of this course or The Alzheimer’s Project, contact Barbara Mandel, Barbara.Mandel@ChampionsFH.org.
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call 800. 421-2368.
Resource
Visit The Alzheimer's Project Resources associated with this program.