22-003-H01-P - Management and Advancements for Alzheimer’s Disease

Course Description

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Summary

This Alzheimer’s disease continuing education course covers pharmacologic and medical therapies, the role of pharmacists in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s, strategies for addressing the effects of the disease, and ways to support families and caregivers.

Program Details

Intended Audience: Consultant pharmacists or pharmacists interested in Alzheimer’s Disease

Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-22-003-H01-P

Contact Hours: 3.0 Consultant Recertification/General hours of ACPE approved continuing education for pharmacists

Program Fees:

Regular Registration: $55.00
UF Preceptor/Career Coach: $50.00
UF COP Faculty: $45.00

(Please note: UF Preceptor/Career Coaches & UF COP Faculty must register within the group portal to receive registration discounts. Our office is unable to retroactively apply a discount once the registration has been completed. For information on how to access the group portal, please click here).

UAN Release Date: 02/18/2022

UAN Expiration Date: 02/18/2024

Activity Type: Knowledge

Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.

Format Type: This course is self-paced, fully online.

Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed within 24 weeks from the date of registration or before date of UAN expiration, 2/18/2024, whichever comes first. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 2/18/2024.

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Describe the epidemiology and public impact of Alzheimer's disease.
Summarize the pathophysiology of aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Recognize risk factors for disease and measures for prevention.
Distinguish clinical manifestations of the disease versus normal aging.
Evaluate strategies for individualized patient care.
Describe pharmacologic and medical therapies available for Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify new and emerging developments in disease management.
Discuss factors regarding rehabilitation for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Provide support and resources for families and caregivers.
Describe legal and ethical considerations in the management of Alzheimer’s disease.

Program Overview

Program Material: Management and Advancements of Alzheimer's Disease monograph (pdf) (provided digitally within course)

Requirements for Successful Course Completion

In order to earn credit for this course, participants must read the Management and Advancements of Alzheimer's Disease monograph and pass a final assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Two chances to pass the final assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the second attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form.

Questions?

Please contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education Team

Phone: (352) 273-6275

Email: cesupport@ahc.ufl.edu

Website: https://cpe.pharmacy.ufl.edu/

Course Access

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Click the blue “Log in to Continuing Education” button and enter your login credentials. You should then see your course on the Canvas dashboard or by clicking Courses>All Courses.

Resources

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.