( HS Varano 078958 2025) Geriatric Assessment Strategies: Atypical Symptoms & Complex Diagnoses
Tracking # 20-1338164
Course overview
Geriatric patients are a vulnerable population and health care providers may be the hope that these patients need and really want. Atypical presentation of symptoms adds a layer of complexity to accurately diagnose and treat. Long covid is a post-infection, multisystemic condition that needs assessment attention. Susan Varano, MD, will help you navigate these rough waters. Both rapid and detailed assessment tools will gather key patient data to make informed decisions. She will share her best practice tips for falls, elder mistreatment, cognitive function, depression, and general physical examination.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Susann Varano is the principal clinical investigator with Clinical Research Consulting, LLC, and a geriatrician consultant with Maplewood Senior Living and Hamden Health and Candlewood Valley Rehabilitation. Dr. Varano receives a consulting fee, speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Susann Varano has no relevant non-financial relationships.