Education
Dakota Geriatrics has identified the following online geriatric educational opportunities:
Geriatrics Twitter Journal Club
Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows from multiple programs host the Geriatrics Journal Club monthly through Twitter to discuss the research and guidelines that drive Geriatric medicine. Additional Resources and achieved journal clubs available.
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Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community
Register to access recorded lecture videos and slide decks from the 2020 Dakota Geriatrics Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Virtual Symposium. This interprofessional conference targets healthcare providers, community workers, and caregivers. Regional faculty experts update participants on dementia assessment and management, including newer medical diagnostics and behavioral management strategies.
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Project ECHO Geriatric and Age Friendly
Learn about best practices and evidence-based care for your patients through didactic and case
presentations:
- Learn about the key components of the 4Ms Framework:
- What Matters
- Medication
- Mentation
- Mobility
- Improve geriatric care for older adults at their location
- Present your de-identified cases for collaborative discussion and guidance
TeleECHO offers free educational credits for health care professionals.
CATCH-ON Online Modules
The overarching mission of the Collaborative Action Team training for Community Health — Older adult Network
(CATCH-ON) is to unify state-wide academic, health, and community organizations and resources to prepare a
geriatric collaborative practice-ready health workforce optimizing health while, serving and improving
patient-centered health and wellness outcomes.