On-Demand ECHO Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (2026): Health Care providers role in Idaho’s neurocognitive protective placement holds (Idaho Code 56-2101)

Panel presentation including:

  • Abhilash Desai, MD, Medical Director of Idaho Memory & Aging Center, PLLC
  • Kara Kuntz, MD, Medical Director of the Saint Alphonsus Memory Center and Director of Geriatric Program Development, Saint Alphonsus
  • Colleen Sholar, DO, Clearwater Valley Health
  • Susan Melchiore, MD, One Site for Seniors
  • Bryce Cordle, RN, BSN, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Resources:

Health Care providers role in Idaho’s neurocognitive protective placement holds (Idaho Code 56-2101) (slides)

Hope, Heart, Peace Flyer (free, online educational opportunity for individuals living with dementia and their family members)

Memory Cafe Flyer (free, in-person and online socializing opportunity for individuals living with dementia and their family members)

Collaborative De-escalation for Behavioral Emergencies in Persons with Dementia

Dementia Communication Skills Training for Care Partners

Dementia Risk Reduction

Holistic Dementia Agitation Care

Sensory Rx for Anxiety and Agitation

Sundowning Rx

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

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

Course opens: 
08/17/2026
Course expires: 
08/16/2027
Cost:
$15.00

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

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

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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