38th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Management and Research Symposium


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Add to Calendar 38th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Management and Research Symposium 10/2/2024 8:00:00 AM 10/3/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://etsu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=4562 Description: Click here to access the conference virtually!Click here to access speaker presentations!The 38th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Management and Research Symposium will discuss topics such as the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options, symptom management, the latest advancements in disease and treatment resear... Maryville College, Maryville, TN false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 8:00 AM - Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4:00 PM EST, Maryville College, Maryville, TN, Maryville, TN

Overview

 

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The 38th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Management and Research Symposium will discuss topics such as the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options, symptom management, the latest advancements in disease and treatment research, and strategies to assist families in providing care.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)

Target Audience
Professions - Advanced EMT, Advanced Practice Nurse, EMT, Flight Paramedic, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Home Administrator, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician Assistant, Professional/Clinical Counselor, Psychologist, Public Health, Resident, Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, Student

ACCME Objectives
  1. Identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias used to make a differential diagnosis, and learn of the genetic risks and gene mutations in dementia.
  2. Discuss current research trends in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, both pharmaceutical and non pharmaceutical treatment options, and therapeutic breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease treatment.
  3. Analyze current evidence on how hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline and its potential role in the development and progression of dementia.
  4. Improve communication techniques to better engage with patients and their families about dementia diagnosis, prognosis, and care options.

ANCC Learning Outcomes
  1. Develop the skills to distinguish between various forms of dementia, through understanding their distinct clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and progression patterns.
  2. Create and implement individualized management plans that address both cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms of dementia.
  3. Analyze current evidence on how hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline and its potential role in the development and progression of dementia.
  4. Improve communication techniques to better engage with patients and their families about dementia diagnosis, prognosis, and care options.

Registration

Registration is now open!

Instructional Level is Intermediate.

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Accreditation
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 Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University and Alzheimer's Tennessee. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ballad Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been approved for 10.0 CNE's.

APA Credits: Frontier Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Frontier Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The participants will receive 5.0 hours of credit for each day attended. A total of 10.0 hours of credit are available for both days. Full attendance at each session is required.

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AAFP and NASW credits are being pursued. 


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to East Tennessee State [email protected].

East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.



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