Behavioral Medicine Continuing Education Activities

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Understanding behaviors is one of the most difficult issues when taking care of older adults with mental health issues. This program will discuss the causes of behavioral problems in older adults in the context of medical illness, psychiatric disease and environmental and institutional effects. Specific behavioral interventions will be presented as well as the importance of supporting staff working closely with families.

This course is designed to help you understand the intricacies of the procedural and diagnostic coding systems, documentation, and valuation. You may then accurately diagnose and care for your patients, generate accurate data to improve information about the frequency of developmental and behavioral conditions, and, ultimately, be fairly paid for the services you provide to your patients. This course discusses the coding system from a general pediatrician's perspective and particularly ref...

This article will examine the updated recommendations for physical activity and psychological elements associated with healthy aging. **Objectives:** * Discuss successful aging and the variables that predict successful aging. * Identify the importance and the effects on the aging process of regularly exercising. * Explain the rationale for engaging in cognitively stimulating activities as one ages. * Describe the process, strategies and effects of maintaining an optimistic outlook about...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand normal development stages in puppies and adolescent dogs 2. Set puppies up for behavioral success as adults 3. Recognize "red flag" indicators of more serious underlying behavior problems in puppies

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law. * Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment. * State the risk factors contributing to child abuse. * List situations in which mandated reporters must report suspected cases of maltreatment. * Summarize the actions that reporters may take to protect a child beyond filing a child abuse report. * Ou...

Teachers, families and health professionals are increasingly seeking Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists to address children’s medical and behavioral feeding disorders. This beginner to advanced beginner course is for pediatric therapists interested in developing the foundational skills to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment within an interdisciplinary setting. The student will be provided with information on: The anatomy and physiology of the swallow ...

After reading The Influence of Lifestyle Choices on Health in the Older Patient the participant will be able to: 1. Explain the roles of genetic versus behavioral and environmental factors on longevity and overall health. 2. Specify those health habits most important to long life and how they contribute to physical and mental well being in the elderly. 3. Describe how mental health and attitudes affect physical well being. 4. Discuss how social relationships and spirituality can help or ...

This course is approved by the New York State Department of Education and meets the continuing education requirement for coursework in Child Abuse and Maltreatment for New York healthcare professionals. Defines child abuse, maltreatment, and neglect, plus mandated reporters and requirements for reporting as defined by New York State. Presents indicators of possible mistreatment, including both physical and behavioral signs. Describes the consequences for the child and the effect of chronic...

The unique and dynamic environment of the oral and maxillofacial complex is subject to a wide variety of pathological processes. Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections in these systems can range from a temporary inconvenience to a life-threatening emergency. Autoimmune disorders that target the oral mucosa can adversely affect the quality of life. Oral trauma from methamphetamine abuse ("meth mouth") and psychiatric disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can decimate both teet...

This program is designed to educate pharmacists on the treatments for excessive sleepiness and offer them counseling points to communicate effectively with excessive sleepiness patients and providers in their role as a pharmacist.

This course outlines behavioral and legal definitions for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). It describes the difference between non-lethal and lethal IPV and discusses the three phases from the perspective of both the batterer and the victim.

Live! Interactive Video CME at No Cost The PsychiatryCareLive Virtual Education Congress is presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing Join us on Wednesday, March 28th and Thursday, March 29th as we bring together the top psychiatry experts live and online to discuss the latest research and new developments in psychiatry care. New! Interactive education platform that allows you to: • Connect o...

Acknowledgement: This course is co-sponsored by the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine This program has also been approved for 4.00 hours of continuing education credit with the Commission Case Management Certification (CCM). In order to receive your verification of completion form, please email cme_online@hms.harvard.edu Lifestyle choices including tobacco use, poor diet, and inactivity are at the root of the most prevalent causes of death: heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Lifestyle modi...

This course will provide an overview of the different types of workplace violence, risk factors, emotional, social, and behavioral ramifications of workplace violence, and specific interventions and policies that have been implemented by organizations to address workplace violence and enhance practitioners safety.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: - Identify contributing factors to urinary symptoms, including polypharmacy and co-morbidities. - Detect the safety risk presented by falls as a result of urinary incontinence and nocturia. - Diagnose urinary symptoms in older patients and communicate effectively regarding choice of therapy. - Address urinary issues by identifying the patient’s therapy preferences, discontinuing or modifying medications that cause bladd...

Studies have shown that patients with DNR orders receive less pain medication, less food, less water, less frequent vital signs monitoring, fewer visits from the nurse and fewer visits from family members. DNR orders may be open to interpretation by the physician, physician's family and patient. Most patients have a limited understanding of the complex medical interventions and the implications of their decisions. Communication barriers between the physician, medical team and patient may ex...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Dementia is an important diagnosis that is frequently missed until its later stages. In this module, clinicians will learn the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with memory loss, manage associated behavioral problems, recognize signs of elder abuse and familiarize themselves with physician responsibility and options related to unsafe elderly drivers.

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects over 5 million Americans. If no cure is found, over 14 million American’s will be diagnosed by 2030. (2011 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures) This presentation will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, the new criteria and other common forms of dementia. The most common symptoms will be presented as well as the psychiatric complications of the disease. Treatment interventions will be reviewed including communication skills, behavioral managemen...

Cannabis products, such as marijuana and hashish, comprise the most widely used recreational drugs both domestically and worldwide. This course will provide the most pertinent up-to-date information regarding the demographics and characteristics of cannabis users, the history of therapeutic and recreational use of the drug, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, clinical signs and symptoms, biological and behavioral manifestations of short-term and long-term usage, as well as pharmacotherapy, ...

Clinicians consulting with teachers and families are increasingly challenged by students with complex behavioral issues. As a result, therapists desire discriminating skills and tools to identify the basis of these complexities. Is the behavior a result of neuropsychological limitations in sensory processing or a manifestation of social and emotional experiences? Traditionally, models of intervention have isolated these two features, as separate contributions of functional performance, whic...

The goal of pediatric behavior management in general dentistry is to establish effective communication, to alleviate patient fear and anxiety to build a trusting relationship with the patient. A child's positive attitude towards dental care and oral health allows for better outcomes--and can be managed effectively. Behavioral management of this diverse group (including children and adolescents under age 21 years, patients who present behavioral challenges due to mental, physical or medica...

Chronic Pain: Translating Population-Based Clinical Studies Into Patient-Specific Treatment Strategies Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Characterize the disease mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain and the need for tight clinical management of all patients presenting with pain • Assess the biopsychosocial needs of patients with chronic pain • Formulate realistic treatment goals through transp...

GOAL To educate psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and pharmacists about the need to identify and apply evidence-based management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with schizophrenia. INTENDED AUDIENCE The intended audiences for this activity are psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and pharmacists who care for patients in the US Veterans Affairs healthcare system. No prerequisites required. LEARNING OBJECTIVE At the conclusion of this activity, parti...

Alzheimer's Disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is one of the most feared and devastating conditions associated with old age. This course will provide an update of the rapidly accumulating knowledge of this field, highlighting what clinicians need to know about diagnosis, current standards of treatment, and the future of Alzheimer's care. Through a case study, course participants will become aware of the early presentation and course of the illness, and of the need to identify and ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a debilitating psychiatric illness affecting approximately 4% to 12% of the population. Characterized by persistent problems with distractibility, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity, ADHD has a significant effect on day-to-day functioning and quality of life. Unfortunately, ADHD often goes unrecognized. Patients may hesitate to disclose their symptoms, and physicians unfamiliar with this disorder may confuse its manifestations with other psychi...

Therapies used to address the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder–not otherwise specified) may involve one or more behavioral, educational, medical, allied health, or CAM interventions. Treatments for autism spectrum disorders focus on improving core deficits in social communication, addressing challenging behaviors, treating commonly associated difficulties (e.g., anxiety, attention difficulties, sensory difficul...

Although cocaine has been a drug of abuse for decades, research on the treatment of cocaine dependence was delayed until the later part of the 20th century. The introduction and widespread use of crack cocaine in the 1980s, the severity of the addiction, and comorbid problems prompted the scientific community to investigate treatment options [9]. Topics covered in this review include the history and demographics of the current cocaine epidemic; risk factors, background characteristics and como...

Hans Liu, MD, FACP, is a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Here, he defines chronic fatigue syndrome, discusses the diagnostic approach, and evaluates therapies. Historically, chronic fatigue syndrome was known as neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion and also as benign myalgic encephalomyelitis. This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours. Describing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as "severe and disabling and...

* Earn 1 to 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM * Improve your cross-cultural management skills and understand important terms, such as race, ethnicity, and culture. * Meet your ethical obligations to provide open, respectful patient communication * Reduce the risks and problems of miscommunication. * Recognize patterns of health care disparities and utilize strategies for eliminating factors that influence them. * Deal with cultural issues when recommending lifestyle modifications and pr...

In a world where men and women are constantly told that they are not different, our presenters, Walt (MD) and Barbara Larimore, authors of His Brain / Her Brain will demonstrate what all of us instinctively know – men and women are different, and these differences, when understood, can contribute toward a more satisfying marriage, family and professional life. Combining the latest brain research along with their experiences in over three decades of marriage, medical practice, counseling, tea...