Depression in Older-Adults

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Educator EMEDED INC.

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

1. Define depression and identify the key risk factors associated with its occurrence in older adults. 2. Recognize the signs, symptoms, and different types of depression commonly seen in older people. 3. Describe evidence-based treatments and preventive strategies for managing depression in geriatric patients. 4. Explain the use and effectiveness of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) as a screening tool. 5. Identify trusted resources for clinical assistance and patient support in addressing late-life depression.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

1h Continuing Medical Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

1h General (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

1h General (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Physician

1h General CME

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1h Category I CME

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

1h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

1h Category 1 Hours

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Medical Doctor

1h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

1h Category I CME

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

1h AMA Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

1h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

1h Category I CME

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General

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