Not registered? CME course information   Before you begin, you will need RealPlayer and Acrobat Reader. Check Technical Requirements If you experience problems, please visit the Help page. This CME activity is sponsored by the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. It is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Janssen Pharmaceutica. Based on a conference held on April 26, 2003, at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York. Release Date: March 1, 2004 Valid for Credit Through: March 1, 2006 Target Audience: primary-care practitioners, neurologists, and psychiatrists Learning Objective: In this online CME course, you will learn about diagnosis and current treatment options for cognitive and behavioral disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies the role of genetic testing for dementia legal and ethical issues for Alzheimer's disease After completion of this course, you should be familiar with the distinctions between dementia and mild cognitive impairment be aware of the findings on history, examination, and laboratory tests for AD and related disorders be familiar with the findings on structural and functional brain imaging in mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and related disorders understand role of neuropsychological testing in screening for mild cognitive impairment and dementia be familiar with mental-status screening tests for use in clinical practice be up-to-date on current treatment modalities for the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease be knowledgeable of the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia be able to provide information to patients and families regarding legal and ethical issues Accreditation Information Physicians The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 category-one credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. This program has been planned and produced in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Program Number NEURO PM 913 Dementia: Update for the Practitioner Disclaimer Any procedures, medications, or other course of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. This course was produced by Columbia University Digital Knowledge Ventures (DKV). DKV is a service unit of Columbia University. Please see the accreditation page for additional information. © 2004 Columbia University | Privacy Policy This course is being provided to you for your own use. Any copying or distribution of this online course is prohibited.