(HS Arms 078385 2021) Geriatric Psychopharmacology Updates & Trends
Tracking # 20-920655
Course overview
Are you a busy clinician who does not have time to keep up with the latest medications and trends in geriatric prescribing? This seminar will provide you with the information you need to feel more confident in choosing the right medication for your older adult patients with mental health issues and dementia. Join me, Dr. Tamatha Arms, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C, as I discuss the newest recommendations from the American Geriatrics Society and the American Psychiatric Association and review the new neuropsychiatric medications available. We are also learning that COVID 19 has been linked to long term effects on the neurological system, causing delirium after recovery. Learn the latest indications for recognizing this condition and medication management options.
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
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosure:
Financial: Dr. Tamatha Arms is an Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Arms receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Tamatha Arms is a member of the Southern Nurse Research Society, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, GeroPsyche Focus group, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau International Nu-Omega chapter.