FACULTY

Marc Agronin, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto MIND Institute and Behavioral Health
Miami Jewish Health
Miami, FL

Natalie Christian, MD
Assistant Professor, Geriatrics
Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Tulane University School of Medicine
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
New Orleans, LA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The goal of this program is to provide practicing clinicians recommendations informing the use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the identification of those who qualify for treatment based on available clinical data, as well as information on how to manage potential adverse events associated with DMTs for AD using a multidisciplinary approach.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and continued care of patients with Alzheimer's disease, including primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other multidisciplinary team members.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Integrate evidence-based pathways for screening, diagnosing, and staging MCI and AD
• Appraise clinical practice recommendations informing use of DMTs for AD and identifying those who qualify for treatment based on available clinical data
• Assess and manage potential adverse events associated with DMTs for AD using a multidisciplinary approach
• Develop practice protocols to improve access to DMTs for AD
• Apply best practices for shared decision making when discussing DMT treatment for AD, including discussions of treatment benefits, risks, and what to expect with therapy. Evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability findings from studies on novel BP treatment options that target different immune pathways

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hour.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (ACPE) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of up to 1.25 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 45 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor. Credits are generally reported during the first week of each month for those who claimed during the month prior.

ACE CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT FOR JOINTLY ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS (SOCIAL WORKER CREDIT)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Med Learning Group is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 asynchronous continuing education credits.

AAPA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT -- LIVE

Med Learning Group has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity

The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:

• Matthew Frese, MBA, CEO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Shannon Mutch MS, RN, OCN, has nothing to disclose.
• M. Susan Burke, MD, has nothing to disclose.
• A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
• Chris Drury, MA, MS, MBA, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Andi Koral, MS, CMP, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
• Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation & Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science-based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]

Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

RELEASED DATE: May 30, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: May 30, 2026

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