Activity Description

This case-based session, presented by Dr. Christopher Jackson, will use the Curbsiders podcast to help attendees develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis, workup, and initial management of patients with dementia. Interactive polling and case-based discussions will be used to help make this session engaging.

Target Audience

Physicians and other healthcare professionals

Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, learners will be able to:

• Define the different subtypes of dementia.
• Compare and contrast symptoms associated with different subtypes of dementia.

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: November 19, 2024
Live Course End Date: November 19, 2024
Live Course Location: Southern Medical Association, Birmingham, AL (Presented via Zoom)
CME Release Date:  November 19, 2024
Valid for credit through: December 1, 2024
Course type: Live Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Live Course activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

• Learners must have Adobe Reader installed in order to view course content.
• The website is supported by the latest versions of most modern web browsers. In order to experience the website fully, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple Mobile Safari.
• JavaScript must be enabled. JavaScript should be enabled by default in your browser, but if not then please consult your browser's Help section for information on how to change this setting. Upgrade your browser to a version that supports JavaScript 1.2 or higher (see browser list above).
• Connection Speed Requirements - DSL or faster

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from customerservice@sma.org. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.