Module 1

Promoting the Safe, Effective and Efficient Use of Medications for Older Adults

Presented January 9, 2024 | 60 minutes (opens in a new tutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Explain what analyses of pharmacy dispensing data reveal about medication use among older adults in Rhode Island.
2. Describe safety concerns associated with medications commonly prescribed for older adults, including benzodiazepines and drugs for insomnia and pain.
3. Identify common barriers to medication adherence, and describe approaches to support patient medication-taking behaviors.
4. Explain strategies for reducing medication-related problems in older adults

Presenter

• Stephen Kogut, PhD, MBA
  Professor, College of Pharmacy
  University of Rhode Island
  

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

• Nursing:  This continuing education activity has been approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours.   Valid through January 4, 2006.
• Social Work:  This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours.  Valid through April 30, 2025.

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Module 2

Deprescribing: Considerations, Implementation, and Best Practice

Presented March 19, 2024 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate older adult patient scenarios to determine whether deprescribing is appropriate.
2. Identify deprescribing resources that are applicable to primary care of older adults.
3. Communicate opportunities for deprescribing among interdisciplinary team members.
4. Discuss potential challenges for deprescribing during transitions of care.

Presenter

• Christine Eisenhower, PharD, BCPS  
  Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy
  University of Rhode Island

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge for those who: 1.) attend the session in full and 2.) complete and submit a Program Evaluation Survey.   Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

• Nursing: This continuing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours.   Approval valid through March 11, 2026.
• Social Work: This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours. Valid through April 30, 2025.

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Module 3

Multidimensional Assessment and Nonpharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults

Presented May 21, 2024 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the risks associated with chronic pain in older adults and the age-related, clinically relevant changes in the neurological pain processing pathways. 
2. Discuss the importance of conducting a comprehensive examination utilizing the biopsychosocial framework to support the development of a multi-modal plan of care that addresses the goals of pain management. 
3. Summarize evidence-based nonpharmacological interventions used to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults.

Presenters

• Elke Schaumberg PT, MS, DPT, PhD
  Assistant Professor, Johnson & Wales University 

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

• Nursing:  This continuing education activity has been approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours.   Valid through May 20, 2026.
• Social Work:  This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours.  Valid through April 30, 2025.

Participate Now!