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 Canadian
and American Accreditation
under the auspices of Continuing Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Toronto.
Every month our Advisory and
Editorial Board Members will be selecting one focus article from each issue of
Geriatrics & Aging for development into an interactive online
program. Accreditation
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Expires on
November 25, 2010
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Conference Reports
2009 Canadian Geriatrics Society Report
DESCRIPTION:
This four-module interactive CME program, focused on the themes of advances in influenza vaccination, osteoporosis therapy, hypogonadism (comorbidities and treatment risks), and key learning principles for geriatrics trainees, is based on select proceedings from the 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Geriatrics Society. These materials were chosen and CME components constructed according to identified practice needs relevant to Canadian geriatricians and other health practitioners, enabling them to better pursue evidence-based practices that enhance the quality of specialty care.
ACCREDITATION: This program is designated as an Accredited Self-Assessment Program as defined under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (15 hours). Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada may claim Mainpro-M2 credits for this unaccredited educational program.
FACULTY:
Janet Kushner-Kow, MEd, MD, FRCPC
Program Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Clinical Instructor of Medicine
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: This report was made possible by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen Canada Inc., sanofi pasteur, and Solvay Pharma Inc. |
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VISIT THE 2009 CGS REPORT MAIN INDEX OF VIDEOS AND CME QUIZZES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FREE COURSE
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January 1, 2011
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Vaccines
Vaccines for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:
After participating in this online CME program, physicians should be able to:
- Recognize the need for vaccination in older adults.
- Assess recent updates to the recommended adult immunization schedule.
- Discuss the indications, contraindications, administration, and adverse effects of vaccines commonly used in older adults.
- Implement immunization strategies in clinical practice to overcome adult immunization barriers.
ACCREDITATION: Please click here for accreditation information.
FACULTY:
Mazen S. Bader, MD, FRCPC, MPH, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Johns, NL.
Daniel Hinthorn, MD, FACP, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. |
BUY THIS ACTIVITY $20 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM $150 |
AUTHORIZED ACCESS
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February 1, 2010
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Skin Conditions
Common Skin Conditions among Older Adults in Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION: The skin of older adults undergoes intrinsic aging and is susceptible to multiple ailments. Both comorbidities and environmental issues increase the risk for particular skin diseases among older adults who live in long-term care facilities. This article looks at...
ACCREDITATION: Please click here for accreditation information.
FACULTY:
Foy White-Chu, MD
Madhuri Reddy, MD, MSc |
BUY THIS ACTIVITY $20 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM $150 | AUTHORIZED ACCESS
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