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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This lecture, recorded during a 2022 Review Course & Clinical Update, provides education about the most important principles involved in the care of older adults. Learn about the principles of aging, how to screen for common health concerns in older adults, and how to perform annual wellness visits for this population.
FORMAT
Choose video or audio delivery.
Video: Video format requires Google Chrome; each video purchase can be viewed two times within 6 months of purchase. Rewind and fast forward options not available.
Audio: Each audio purchase is accessible for 1 year from the date of purchase.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the five principles of aging in older adults: new onset of disease, side effects of medications, geriatric syndromes, normal assessment findings, and prevention of disease processes.
- Describe the importance of screening for common age-related health concerns, such as alcohol use, depression, cardiovascular disease, vision and hearing, and falls, as well as understanding the differences in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- State the mandatory components of an annual wellness visit, describe the assessment of the older adult, and discuss the identification of appropriate immunizations with consideration of underlying medical conditions and side effects.
CREDITS
This activity is approved for 2.25 contact hours (includes 0.5 hour of pharmacology).
TIME TO COMPLETE
2 hours, 3 minutes plus posttest
RELEASED
February 2022
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 100820. This activity is approved for 2.25 contact hour(s) (which includes .5 hour(s) of pharmacology). Program ID #2022-02-21P (video), 2022-02-44P (audio).
FACULTY
This course is taught by Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, a nationally certified family nurse practitioner who is one of the most dynamic and sought after speakers in the healthcare industry. She is the president and CEO of APEA.
MP3 PLAYERS
MP3 players are nonrefundable. Defective MP3 players will be replaced up to 6 months from the original shipping date. Replacement MP3 Players will not be shipped until the defective player is received and reviewed by APEA.
PRODUCTS
A refund less shipping cost will be issued for physical products returned to APEA in brand new condition within 30 days from the shipping date. If the product was shrink wrapped, the original shrink wrap must be intact to be eligible for refund. APEA does not pay return shipping charges. APEA reserves the right to change this policy at any time without notice.
All sales are final on the following Clinical Resources (including bundles):
Amelie's Antibiotic Cards
Pediatric Antibiotic Guide
Pharm in a Flash!
Building Blocks Flash Cards
Building Blocks Guide to Growth & Development
Guide to Billing & Coding in the Outpatient Setting
Topical Steroid Prescribing Guide
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ONLINE AND APP PRODUCTS:
No refunds will be given on products accessed online or in the APEA app.
KITS
Kits associated with webinar events are not returnable. No refunds are provided.