SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Expiration Date: November 30, 2025

Activity Overview

This SimulatEd™ program is an online, on-demand activity designed to enhance clinical reasoning for healthcare providers involved in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. It consists of simulated patient encounters. As the cases evolve, learners will be prompted to make clinical decisions and review updates on new data and best practices from expert faculty, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills in a risk-free setting. The focus of these activities is on 2 individuals being evaluated for potential treatment of Alzheimer disease and guiding them through the role of genetic testing in their treatment journey.

Target Audience

This educational activity is directed toward geriatricians, neurologists, geriatric psychiatrists, dementia specialists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who may aid in the management of Alzheimer disease.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:

• Identify the role of genetic testing in the evaluation of patients with suspected Alzheimer disease
• Outline the role of genetic testing in patient selection for therapy for Alzheimer disease
• Integrate genetic testing into management plans for patients with Alzheimer disease

Faculty, Staff, and Planners’ Disclosures

The staff of Physicians’ Education Resource, LLC, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

PER^® mitigated all COI for faculty, staff, and planners prior to the start of this activity by using a multistep process.

Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer

This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a healthcare professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of PER or any company that provided commercial support for this activity.