Pharmacological Considerations with Geriatric and Alzheimer's Patient Care
Course: #1744Level: Introductory 2 Hours 239 Reviews
This introductory course provides an understanding of geriatric pharmacology, its effects, drug interactions, and the aging implications of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics—an understanding of new approaches, minimizing polypharmacy, and supporting geriatric patient with best practices.
On Demand
Course Type: Audio, Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-937997; IACET/0.2
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss geriatric pharmacology.
- After this course, participants will be able to define pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify risk factors of drug interactions and practical applications in mitigating them.
Course created on March 3, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Geriatric patient |
| 25-45 Minutes | Pharmacology/pharmacotherapy |
| 45-65 Minutes | Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics |
| 65-85 Minutes | Optimization of pharmacotherapy/drug reactions |
| 85-105 Minutes | Geriatric modifications and approaches |
| 105-115 Minutes | Prevention |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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239 ReviewsPresented By
Andrea Holzner
BS CCP, MPhil, PhD
Dr. Holzner is a gerontologist, published researcher and author, university professor, and founder of Advanced Geriatric Educational Solutions International. She consults and speaks globally on the aging ecosystem, enhancing geriatric patient care and rural aging sustainability, and supporting providers, organizations, and echelons of government. Dr. Holzner holds a Ph.D. in gerontology, two masters in neuroscience and psychology, and is a certified clinical psychologist. She has spent more than a decade in clinical Alzheimer's practice. As a daughter of a mother with Alzheimer's, she also brings direct experiential knowledge of caregiver challenges. She has served on educational boards and achieved awards in educational leadership and excellence in geriatric research.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 2 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 189323000
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