Geriatrics Update: Clinical Pearls Course

September 21 & 22, 2023

This virtual course focuses on clinical pearls for the care of complex older patients across the continuum of care. A blend of plenary short snappers and panels discuss the best practices for managing common health issues in older adults.

Who should attend:

Family physicians, specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, other health care professionals, pharmacists, residents, physicians specializing in the care of the elderly.

  • Time: 
    • September 21 - 12:55 - 4:35 p.m.
    • September 22 - 9 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
  • Location: virtual
  • Cost: for cost details and to register, please visit the event website.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course the participant will be equipped to:

  • Optimize evaluation and treatment strategies for common geriatric conditions and symptoms across the care continuum.
  • Recognize and manage the complexities of mental health and substance use disorder in older adults.
  • Implement evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of multiple co-morbidities in older adults.

CME accreditation:

Mainpro+ Group Learning
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 7.25 Mainpro+® credits.

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) AND CFPC
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 7.25 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

MOC Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 7.25 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

AMA-PRA category 1 credit™
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. More information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications 
Read more on the Royal College agreement with the American Medical Association at http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/providers/international-accreditation-agreements-e.

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