2026 Clinician Partners Program

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM, 4488 Forest Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110, Saint Louis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (12.00 hours), IPCE Credits (12.00 hours)

The Clinician Partners' Program (CPP) is part of the Knight ADRC's rural and underserved populations educational outreach initiatives funded by the National Institute on Aging (P30 AG066444). The CPP is structured as a 1.5-dayintensive course for health professionals (MD, DO, APN, NP, MSN, possibly some BSN) who serve older adults living in rural and metro areas of Missouri and metro-adjacent Illinois. This 12.5 hours live course will provide education through lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, question & answer sessions. The primary goal of the CPP is to enhance local dementia-related diagnosis and care by educating a select group of clinicians in up-to-date diagnostic and treatment techniques. An important emphasis of the CPP is early detection and treatment of Alzheimer disease. This activity is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, strategies and performance to enhance patient care.

1. Implement early dementia diagnostic tools (blood test, CSF testing, referral for PET imaging) into their routine medical screenings for individuals age 60 and older who present without memory complaints.
2. Implement the AD8 dementia screening tool into their age 65and older annual wellness exam.
3. Describe at least 3 services offered by the Alzheimer's Association and know how to make patient referrals to the Alzheimer's Association 24hourHelpline and Greater Missouri Chapter.
4. Recognize 2types of AD biomarkers, the means by which they are tested identified, and how interested patients can access the tests for diagnostic purposes.
5. Employ and discuss with families the state provided tools (MO Form 4319 Driver Condition Report and MO Form 1528 Physician's Statement) to make sure patients are able to continue to drive so long as they have capacity to do so safely. Clinicians will also understand how families can arrange for Driver Safety Assessments through a local Veteran's Administration or occupational therapist.
6. Know about and understand how to educate staff and patients about the new federal GUIDE program that can provide care management and modest reimbursement to families affected by dementia
7. Understand newly FDA approved disease modifying therapies for AD, the appropriate window during which they are the most effective, and how their local patients can access the treatments.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

This meeting is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable regulations.
Individuals who require accommodations to participate are encouraged to submit a written request as early as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the seminar date, to allow sufficient time to arrange appropriate accommodations. Requests received after this deadline will be reviewed and a good faith effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to the extent feasible.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.