Online Modules

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

The Geriatric Educational Center of Pennsylvania (GEC/PA) (a consortium between University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University, and Temple University) is excited to present this online CME program targeted at key clinical issues related to the geriatric patient.  The GEC/PA mission is to maintain and improve the health and well being of Pennsylvania’s elderly population by increasing the level of geriatric expertise among existing as well as future health care professionals. GEC/PA provides both interdisciplinary and discipline-specific geriatric education to individuals working in clinically oriented disciplines. Specialists from Temple University School of Medicine present the most up to date evidence-based scientific information concerning the management of these geriatric problems.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

This educational activity was designed for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this CME program, participants should be able to: 1) identify and describe clinical issues related to the topics listed;  2) summarize the prevalence and epidemiology of the topics listed; 3) diagnose and treat patients using the best evidence-based scientific information available for the topics listed below.

REGISTRATION:

Please note: To receive CME credit for each online module, the following four steps must be completed:

Step 1: Register for the module

Step 2: Begin module and view the educational video

Step 3: Complete the Self-Assessment (Post-Test)

Step 4: Complete the Course Evaluation

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Course Module 1: Geropharmacotherapy

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Course Module 2: Hypertension in the Elderly

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Course Module 3: Death and Dying

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Course Module 4: Coronary Artery Disease

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Course Module 5: Parkinson Disease

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Course Module 6: Dementia

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Course Module 7: Differential Diagnosis of Mood Disorders in the Elderly

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Course Module 8: Management of Mood Disorders in the Elderly

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Course Module 9: Diagnosis of Delirium

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Course Module 10: Management and Treatment of Delirium

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

This program has been made possible by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant (#D31HP0A847) to the University of Pittsburgh with Temple University and the Pennsylvania State University as subcontractors.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

Temple University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

Temple University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA Physician’s Recognition Award Category 1 Credit(s)™ (one credit for each module).  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE POLICY:

It is the policy of Temple University School of Medicine, The Albert J. Finestone, M.D. Office for Continuing Medical Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of it’s sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs.  All faculty participating in programs sponsored or jointly sponsored by Temple University School of Medicine are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s).

The information presented in the Online Modules represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, Temple University School of Medicine, Temple University Health System or its affiliates.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements.  However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

This program was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME essentials.

Release Date:  October 28, 2008

Expiration Date: October 28, 2010

FACULTY DISCLOSURES:

It is the policy of Temple University School of Medicine, The Albert J. Finestone, M.D. Office for Continuing Medical Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any Temple University sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience ANY real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. ALL faculty have provided disclosure information and have indicated they do not have a financial relationship to disclose.

ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION:

10 hours

 

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• A PC computer running Windows XP or Vista, or a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Firefox 1.5 or higher

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader here:

• Computer speakers or headphones

• A fast Internet connection, preferably via cable modem or DSL

PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION:

Albert J. Finestone, MD
Director, Institute on Aging
Adjunct Professor, Medicine
Associate Dean, Emeritus (CME)
Telephone:  215-707-4741
E-mail:  afinesto@temple.edu