The DSHS Alzheimer’s Disease Program has developed helpful courses and resources related to screening, diagnosis, care coordination and referrals for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
These courses were developed
for primary care providers (PCPs), who are often the first health care professionals
to address cognitive decline with patients and their families and caregivers
and who play a critical role in management of the disease.
Free CME
The goal of this course is to equip primary care providers and other health care professionals to identify symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, distinguish between various types of dementia, recognize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and employ validated tools to facilitate diagnosis, care management or referral.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia, including distinguishing signs of dementia from normal signs of aging.
- Describe the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
- Use validated diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines for making a diagnosis and providing disease management.
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes:
- Successful completion of a post-test, scoring 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of the Participant Evaluation.
For questions, please contact alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov
Original release date: 8/30/2024
Expiration date: 8/30/2027
Accreditation Statements
Continuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has awarded 0.75 contact hour of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
General Disclosure
This event received no commercial support.
The speakers and Planning Committee for this event have disclosed no relative financial interests.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurse Credentialing Center.
The speakers did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Teacher: Continuing Education
Free CME
The goal of this course is to equip primary care providers and other health care professionals to conduct cognitive assessment during annual checkups, promote communication for addressing concerns of patients and their loved ones, and employ recommended guidelines to facilitate diagnosis and determine next steps.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in Texas and the importance of screening and early diagnosis.
- Integrate validated cognitive assessment tool(s) during annual checkups for eligible patients and when warranted based on clinical judgement or concerns expressed by patients or loved ones.
- Apply recommended guidelines to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease as part of primary care practice.
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes:
- Participants must attend 100% of the activity.
- Successful completion of a post-test, scoring 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of the Participant Evaluation.
For questions, please contact alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov
Original release date: 8/30/2024
Expiration date: 8/30/2027
Accreditation StatementsContinuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has awarded 1.0 contact hour of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
General Disclosure
This event received no commercial support.
The speakers and Planning Committee for this event have disclosed no relative financial interests.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurse Credentialing Center.
The speakers did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Teacher: Continuing Education
Free CME
The goal of this course is to equip primary care providers and other health care professionals to play an appropriate role in ongoing care and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia as well as underlying health conditions and to connect patients and family caregivers with support resources.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Create a care coordination plan in conjunction with the patient and their family caregivers.
- Provide guidance about ongoing management of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as underlying health conditions.
- Identify local, state, and national resources that can support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and their family caregivers.
- Successful completion of a post-test, scoring 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of the Participant Evaluation.
For questions, please contact alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov
Original release date: 8/30/2024
Expiration date: 8/30/2027
Accreditation StatementsContinuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has awarded 1.0 contact hour of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
General Disclosure
This event received no commercial support.
The speakers and Planning Committee for this event have disclosed no relative financial interests.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurse Credentialing Center.
The speakers did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Teacher: Continuing Education
Short Course
This interactive course provides an overview of the
complementary roles PCPs and specialists play in supporting patients and
family/caregivers through the dementia disease process.
Read time: 5 minutes
For more information, contact alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov.
- Teacher: Continuing Education
Short Course
This interactive course presents resources, tips and tools to help PCPs provide meaningful support and community referrals for patients and family/caregivers.
Read time: 4 minutes
For more information, contact alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov.
- Teacher: Continuing Education