Geriatric Psychiatry Update
- A Live, Virtual Event
- Wednesday, September 27
- 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Psychiatric disorders are not uncommon in older adults. Illnesses like neurocognitive disorders, behavioral and psychological symptoms of neurocognitive disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders are frequently encountered among older adults. The population of older adults is growing rapidly in the United States. This has led to an increase in the number of older adults with psychiatric disorders needing care.
In this course we will review the common psychiatric disorders among older adults: neurocognitive disorders, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. We have designed this comprehensive review course for clinicians who want to gain expertise in caring for older adults with these common psychiatric disorders. This course will be taught by award winning geriatric psychiatrists who have expertise in the teaching courses in geriatric psychiatry.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the epidemiology of common psychiatric disorders among older adults
- Describe the assessment of common psychiatric disorders among older adults
- Enumerate the evidence-based treatments for common psychiatric disorders among older adults
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team
Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructor
- Rajesh Tampi, M.D., M.S., DFAPA, DFAAGP, reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
- Louis Trevisan, M.D., Med., reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
- Kristina Zdanys, M.D.
- Brandon Yarns, M.D., M.S., reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
- Pallavi Joshi, D.O., M.A., reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
- Kirsten Wilkins, M.D., DFAAGP, reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
Planners
- Rajesh Tampi, M.D., M.S., DFAPA, DFAAGP, reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
- Vishal Madaan, M.D., APA Deputy Medical Director, reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
| Wednesday, September 27 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Psychotic Disorders with Rajesh Tampi, M.D., M.S. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Substance Related and Addictive Disorders with Louis Trevisan, M.D., M.Ed. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Bipolar Disorders with Rajesh Tampi, M.D., M.S. |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Depressive Disorders with Kristina Zdanys, M.D. |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Break |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Anxiety Disorders with Brandon Yarns, M.D., M.S. |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Neurocognitive Disorders with Pallavi Joshi, D.O., M.A. |
| 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Delirium with Kirsten Wilkins, M.D. |
| 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia with Rajesh Tampi, M.D., M.S. |
| 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |