Cognitive Decline: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

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The cost for this online course is $15. The estimated time to complete this course is 45 minutes. Learners will be asked to complete an activity post-assessment with a passing score of 75%.

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the enrollment date to complete the course. The date your access expires will be indicated in the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Educational Need

This presentation will discuss the latest advancements in understanding, evaluating, and treating patients facing cognitive decline. The speakers will equip healthcare professionals with valuable knowledge and practical skills to effectively address the challenges of cognitive decline. Clinicians will be better equipped to provide compassionate and effective care to patients experiencing cognitive challenges.

Objectives

  1. Evaluate patients with cognitive decline.
  2. Treat patients with cognitive decline.
  3. Diagnose the various types of dementia.
  4. Implement comprehensive care for dementia patients.

Speakers

Robert Bender, MD
Geriatrician

Leonard S. Richards, DO
Associate Program Director, Broadlawns UnityPoint Psychiatry Residency Program

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Recording date: November 10, 2023
Date of original release: November 10, 2023
Most recent review/update: November 10, 2023
Termination date: November 9, 2026

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 0.75 AOA Category 1­B
  • 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
11/10/2023
Course expires: 
11/09/2026
Cost:
$15.00

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

DISCLOSURE

The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

  • Robert Bender, MD - Speaker
  • Leonard S. Richards, DO - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 0.75 AOA Category 1­B
  • 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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