Moving the Needle: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lewy Body Dementias Online Course

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on July 16, 2027. Credit must be claimed within that time period.

Brad Boeve, M.D., Angela Lunde, M.A. and Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L

This Mayo Clinic and Lewy Body Dementia Association collaboration will provide the learners with a comprehensive understanding of Lewy body dementia diagnosis and management, as well as opportunities to explore the current state of research on Lewy body dementia.

Target Audience

The Lewy Body Dementia online course is targeted to medical professionals including neurologists, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and physician assistants.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify three emerging biomarkers for Lewy body disorders.
  • Recognize the biomarkers biological targets for Lewy body disorders.
  • Recognize how these biomarkers can benefit the evaluation of Lewy body disorders.
  • Recognize the science related to the emerging use of biomarkers for Lewy body disorders.
  • Recognize symptoms of Lewy body dementia for timely diagnosis of Lewy body disorders.
  • Identify the medications for pharmacological management of the symptoms of Lewy body disorders.
  • Identify two medications severely contraindicated for people with Lewy body disorders.
  • Recognize the biological targets of emerging therapies for Lewy body disorders.
  • Identify a barrier to Lewy body disorders clinical trial enrollment.
  • Recognize the adverse reactions of emerging therapies for people living with Lewy body disorders.

Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 4.50 ABS
  • 4.50 ACPE
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 ANCC
  • 4.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 4.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/16/2024
Course expires: 
07/15/2027
Cost:
$150.00
DurationLecture TitleSpeaker(s)
Section I: The Art and Emerging Science of Diagnosis in Lewy Body Dementia
0:22:48Understanding Lewy Body DementiaJennifer Goldman, M.D.
0:20:56The Role of Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of LBDKejal Kantarci, M.D.
0:24:38The Role of Cognition in the Diagnosis of Lewy Body DementiaTanis J. Ferman, Ph.D.
Section II: Moving the Needle in Lewy Body Dementia 
0:10:17Management OverviewJim Leverenz, M.D.
0:19:45Neuropsychiatric SymptomsJennifer Goldman, M.D.
0:08:31Cognitive SymptomsDavid J. Irwin, M.D.
0:04:14Motor SymptomsSamantha Holden, M.D.
0:20:17Autonomic SymptomsMelissa Armstrong, M.D., MSc, FAAN
0:14:29Sleep DisturbancesBradley F. Boeve, M.D.
0:19:22Diagnosis and Management of Lewy Body Dementia for the General Clinician: Case ExamplesStuart J. McCarter, M.D.
Section III: Looking Ahead- What is in the Future for Lewy Body Dementia?  
1:06:08Panel DiscussionMelissa Armstrong, M.D., MSc, FAAN
Bradley F. Boeve, M.D.
Jennifer Goldman, M.D.
Samantha Holden, M.D.
Jim Leverenz, M.D.
Closing: Tying it all Together to Optimize Quality of Life  
0:07:21The Bigger PictureAngela M. Lunde, M.A.
4:39:46 Content Hours
4.50 Credit Hours

 

Mayo Faculty
Angela Lunde, M.A.
Brad Boeve, M.D.
Kejal Kantarci, M.D.
Stuart McCarter, M.D.
Tanis Ferman, Ph.D.

Guest Faculty
Dave Irwin, M.D.
Jennifer Goldman, M.D.
Jim Leverenz, M.D.
Melissa Armstrong, M.D., MSc, FAAN
Samantha Holden, M.D.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 4.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 4.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.


ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-24-143-H01-P

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. Approval is valid until 07/01/2027. This activity is designated for 4.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ABS
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 4.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 4.50 ABS
  • 4.50 ACPE
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 ANCC
  • 4.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 4.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
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Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on July 16, 2027. Credit must be claimed within that time period.

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