Geriatric Psychiatry Essentials

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Overview

This course offers an advanced and structured overview of essential topics in geriatric psychiatry. It focuses on strengthening diagnostic understanding of neurocognitive disorders, emphasizing recognition of core clinical features, differentiation of common subtypes, and interpretation of cognitive, behavioral, and functional changes over time. The course also highlights principles for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms, balancing non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, and addressing the complexities introduced by comorbidities, polypharmacy, and age-related physiological changes. By completion, learners will be equipped with a deeper, more confident approach to evaluating older adults and developing thoughtful, holistic management plans.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this course, learners will be equipped with clinical information to: 

• Understand key clinical features of major neurocognitive disorders.
• Differentiate common neurocognitive disorder subtypes using structured assessment strategies.
• Apply a comprehensive framework for evaluating cognitive, behavioral, and functional changes.
• Develop practical approaches for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms.
• Integrate age-related pharmacological principles into safe clinical decision-making.
• Formulate holistic care plans that consider medical, psychological, and social factors.

Target Audience

• Psychiatry residents

Speakers

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Price & Accessibility

• Accessible for SPA members
• Free