Continuing Medical Education (CME) Ground Rounds

On-demand April 26 2024 – July 1, 2025

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

On-demand March 22, 2024 – July 1, 2025

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

On-demand February 23 2024 – July 1, 2025

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Live November 17, 2023 12:00-1:00pm (PST)

Learning objectives:

1. Recognize the impact education has when caring for patients with dementia
2. Discuss the impact education has on reducing caregiver burden.
3. Explain how patients living with dementia benefit from care partner’s knowledge

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

On-demand September 22, 2023 – July 1, 2025

On-demand July 28, 2023 – July 1, 2025

This course will address common medications used to treat cognitive symptoms, review possible interactions with other medications commonly used in the older adult population, review high-risk medication interactions, discuss mobility complications of medications commonly used to treat cognitive disorders, compare and contrast benefits and risks of medications used to treat cognitive disorders, de-prescribe / reduce dosage based on “What Matters” to the patient.

On-demand June 16, 2023 – July 1, 2023

This course will review the relevant ethical values, principles, and virtues of diagnosing dementia.  Practitioners will be able to formulate ethical judgment and decision-making when considering a diagnosis of dementia.  Practioners will be able to recognize situations when making a diagnosis of dementia that requires ethical judgement to respond to patients receiving a diagnosis of dementia and their family members.

On-demand April 28, 2023 – July 1, 2023

This course will discuss the ethical considerations of determining capacity in patients living with cognitive disorders.  Practitioners will be able to recognize the need for ethical judgment in the advance care planning process and guardianship considerations. Practitioners will also be able to apply ethical principles in making decisions of capacity.

On-demand January 28, 2023 – July 1, 2023

This course will define Medicine as an evidence-based complement to traditional medical therapy and review the applications of integrative medicine in promoting cognitive and behavioral health.  The course will also discuss local resources for integrative therapies available to patients in Nevada.

On-demand October 28, 2022 – July 1, 2023

This course will discuss the primary determinants of health and the approximate proportion of variance in health outcomes attributable to these determinants, describe known differences in morbidity and mortality from AD/RD between urban and rural communities, and review key Social Determinants of Health thought to be major contributing factors to the geographic health disparities in aging.

On-demand August 26, 2022 – July 1, 2023

This course will review the “What Matters” component of the 4M’s framework of Age Friendly Health Systems and answer the question of why the “What Matters” question, matters.  The discussion will include integration of “What Matters” into the care plan, communication with the patient about the care plan as well as communication across dementia care teams.  The course will also introduce the various roles within the dementia care team.

On-demand June 24, 2022 – July 1, 2023

This course will review the topic of dementia and driving, discuss considerations to retire driving activities, strategies to discuss driving with patients and caregivers, as well as review other safety issues such as medication management, being home alone, and cooking.  Community resources to help with these discussions will also be reviewed.

On-demand – April 22, 2022 – July 1, 2023

This course is designed to describe COVID-19 and the future of its interaction with Alzheimer’s disease.  A high level overview of dementia will be described along with the relationship between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease.  This course will also discuss what we can expect in the future in terms of the effects of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease.  We will also share steps to keep those living with Alzheimer’s disease safe.   

On-demand February 25, 2022 – July 1, 2023

This course is designed to help practitioners identify specific therapeutic modalities to ensure strength, balance, and reduce the risk falls in patients with neurocognitive disorders.  Practitioners will learn specific recreational and exercise strategies that keep patients with a neurodegenerative condition at optimal physical health, living as independent as possible.

On-demand 

12/17/2021 – 7/1/2023

Course Overview:

This course is designed to review the care management strategies of patients living with dementia from an ancillary perspective.  This course will review behavioral management and communication strategies as well as environmental factors that may contribute to behavioral challenges.  Pharmacological approaches will also be discussed. 

On-demand 

10/29/2021 – 7/1/2023

Course Overview:

This course is designed to help practitioners understand the role of the family or community caregiver.  Caregiver stress and burnout impact not only the patient’s health and well-being, but also the health and well-being of the caregiver.  Learn common coping strategies to guide caregivers through the caregiving journey as well as provide them strategies for grief management.

On-demand 

8/27/2021 – 7/1/2023

Course Overview:

This course is designed to help practitioners become aware of the signs and symptoms of possible dementia. This course will cover presentation in a primary care setting, prepare a primary care provider in making an accurate diagnosis, and discuss appropriate ancillary service intervention.