About The Course
This comprehensive course, led by expert A/Prof Stephen Macfarlane, explores the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management. Gain insights into cutting-edge pathology assessments, current treatment strategies, and promising disease-modifying therapies like lecanemab and donanemab. Stay up to date with emerging research and enhance your approach to Alzheimer’s care.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
- Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care
Accreditation Information:
- Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
- GP Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with RACGP for general practitioners.
What You'll Learn
- The diagnostic pathway of Alzheimer’s disease in Australia.
- Current treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
- Results of the Lecanemab and Donanemab trials in context.
- The treatment landscape in Australia in the era of disease-modifying drugs.
Course Programme
8 Modules | 7 Units | 1.5 hours total length
- Historical Context and Early Recognition of Alzheimer's Disease
- Current State and Future of Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
- Role of Specialized Tests (MRI, PET Scans, Biomarkers)
- Cognitive Tools and Alzheimer's Diagnosis
- Barriers to Early Diagnosis and Need for Improved Infrastructure
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- Memantine
- Lecanemab
- Donanemab
- Importance of Accurate Alzheimer's Disease Subtype Diagnosis
- Practical Considerations for Implementing New Treatments
- Evolving Research on Diabetes Medications and Alzheimer's Disease
Course Description
Advancing Alzheimer’s Care: Insights from Expert A/Prof Stephen Macfarlane
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Management. Led by expert Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane, learners will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements shaping the field of Alzheimer’s care.
Designed for mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, this course offers practical guidance on diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will receive a completion certificate and 1.5 CPD hours upon completion.
Understanding the Evolution of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Participants will explore the historical context of Alzheimer’s disease, tracing its early recognition and the growing global impact of this neurodegenerative condition. The course examines current treatment limitations and the promise of emerging disease-modifying therapies.
Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic Pathway: Key Steps in Diagnosis
A key focus of the course is the Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic pathway. Learners will understand the role of specialized tests in confirming Alzheimer’s pathology and differentiating it from other dementias. The course also addresses barriers to early Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the need for improved infrastructure to support timely intervention.
Advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment and Management
On the treatment front, the course provides a comprehensive overview of current Alzheimer’s disease management options, including cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine. It also explores recent clinical trials on promising Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapies, covering their mechanisms, efficacy, and safety profiles.
Key Topics Covered:
- Historical context and early recognition of Alzheimer’s
- Diagnostic pathways and the role of MRI, PET scans, and biomarkers
- Current treatment options and limitations
- Promising new therapies like lecanemab and donanemab
- Importance of accurate Alzheimer’s subtype diagnosis
- Practical considerations for implementing new treatments
The course also highlights evolving research on diabetes medications and their influence on Alzheimer’s pathology. By the end of this course, learners will have the knowledge to provide evidence-based Alzheimer’s care, staying at the forefront of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management.
This course is available in a video and audio format.
Enrol now to enhance your Alzheimer’s disease expertise and deliver transformative patient outcomes.
Gain expert insights from A/Prof Stephen Macfarlane on diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease, including the latest advancements in disease-modifying therapies that shape the future of treatment.
Course Information
- 1.5 hours
- 1.5 CPD
Inclusions
- 1.5 Hours of Video Lecture
- Course Completion Certificate
Material Downloads
- certificate
Instructors
A/Prof Stephen Macfarlane Guest Speaker
A/Professor Stephen Macfarlane became a psychiatrist in 2003 and was appointed Director of Aged Psychiatry at Peninsula Health in 2005. He moved to Alfred Health in 2008 as Associate Professor and Director of Aged Psychiatry, before becoming Head of Clinical Services for Dementia Support Australia (DSA) in 2016. A/Professor Macfarlane is a past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age for the RANZCP and has been running Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials for over 20 years.
He has clinical interests in frontal lobe disorders and in senile squalor. His work with DSA has him overseeing a group of geriatricians and old-age psychiatrists around the country. He has been intimately involved in developing the new Commonwealth Special Dementia Care Program and with the Aged Care Royal Commission, testifying before the Royal Commission in May 2019 and July 2020.
Dr Sanil Rege Host - MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
With extensive teaching experience through psychiatry education initiatives, Sanil is recognized as a motivational training facilitator and educator who promotes insightful collaboration and discussion
As the Academic Lead of Psych Scene and Chief Editor of Psych Scene Hub, he aspires to make a difference in mental health by empowering Healthcare Professionals to advance their skills and career through the provision of specialised education and training
Sanil is also founder of Vita Healthcare, a private clinic in Mount Eliza specialising in adult mental healthcare, with over 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of private practice experience treating disorders across the spectrum. He currently works in the community, across in-patient, consultation-liaison and addiction psychiatry spaces.
