The Alzheimer's Association offers continuing medical education on Alzheimer's and dementia, including free CEU options. These resources help physicians, radiologists, neurologists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, psychiatrists, and other clinicians to remain current in this fast-changing field.
Conferences offering CME on Alzheimer's and dementia
Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®)
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Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each year, AAIC convenes the world’s leading basic science and clinical researchers, next-generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to share research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. CME credits are free for all attendees. The next AAIC conference will be held in Philadelphia and online, July 28 – Aug. 1, 2024.
Credits: Specific credits and expiration will be announced closer to the time of the conference.
Audience: Biochemists, geriatric psychiatrists, geriatric specialists, molecular and cell biologists, neurologists, neuroscientists, nurses, pharmacologists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and social workers.
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Webinars and other free online CME opportunities
An Introduction to Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA) and Its Management
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With the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a first-in-class anti-amyloid therapeutic, the management of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, or ARIA will move into clinical practice. Clinicians and radiologists are required to assess and mitigate ARIA risk, identify ARIA in its multiple presentations and manage ARIA. This CME course will explain the phenomenon of ARIA, along with its epidemiology, presentation, prognosis and management. Attendees will also review case studies.
Upon completing this session you will be able to:
- Differentiate between ARIA-e and ARIA-H.
- Recognize risk factors and understand what determines the evolution and course of ARIA.
- Implement recommendations for appropriate clinical management of ARIA.
Credits: 1 hour
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Expiration: July 1, 2024
Audience: All medical professionals, especially physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and radiologists.
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Creating a Path Forward: Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical trial participation is low amongst diverse populations. The purpose of this course is to increase awareness on the importance of representation and provide clinicians with the tools and resources to effectively communicate around clinical trials and recruit their patients.
Upon completing this session you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of representation in clinical trials.
- Address barriers to clinical trial participation for Alzheimer’s disease.
- Identify strategies to refer underrepresented populations to clinical trials in your practice.
Credits: 1 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Expiration: April 1, 2024
Audience: Primary care clinicians including internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants as well as specialists who work with patients with cognitive impairment or dementia.
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Dementia Clinical Care Education Series
This four-part continuing education video series outlines strategies for dementia care including: epidemiology, diagnosis, assessment and mild cognitive impairment. Concluding with case presentations for real-world application.
Credits: .5 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per module (4 modules total)
Expiration: Oct. 19, 2025
Audience: Primary care clinicians including internists, family physicians, radiologists, neurologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are seeking additional education in the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing health care of patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia Microlearning Series
This four-part microlearning video series will address the topic of modifiable risk factors, lifestyle and behaviors that can reduce or increase a person’s chances of developing dementia. This series will outline evidence-based risk reduction interventions for dementia focused on:
- Physical activity.
- Diabetes/obesity.
- Vascular risks.
- Tobacco use.
Credits: .25 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per module (4 modules total)
Expiration: Oct. 10, 2025
Audience: Primary care clinicians including internists, family physicians, radiologists, neurologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are seeking additional education in the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing health care of patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Project ECHO
Project ECHO, a free telementoring program that uses videoconferencing technology to build workforce capacity and improve access to specialty care. Each ECHO program is a distinct, time-limited series. They run for 12 (regularly-scheduled) sessions and participants must be present during the live activity to receive one credit hour for that session.
Credits: 1 hour/session, up to 12 hours
Audience: Primary care clinicians and their care teams.
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Other professional development
These events, webinars and trainings will be of interest to medical professionals, care professionals and the Alzheimer's research community.
Questions? Contact clinicaledu@alz.org