Ethical Decision-Making in Dementia Care: Balancing the Caregiver's Needs and Patient’s Best Interests

September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |  Noon - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Registration:

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Speaker:

Joseph "Audie" Black, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Idaho Neuropsychology, PLLC

Panelists: 

  • Laura LaForte, LCSW, LaForte Therapy & Consulting, PLLC
  • Karen Kouba-McIver, LSW, Aging Strong of Jannus
  • Kennette McWilliams, LCSW, St. Luke’s Health System

Overview:

A one-time Project ECHO session will focus on the ethical challenges that arise when navigating potential tensions between caregivers and the best interests of individuals living with dementia. The session will feature a presentation incorporating real-world case examples to examine the complex interplay of legal requirements, ethical standards, personal values, institutional policies, and organizational leadership, followed by an interactive discussion.

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Target Audience

Healthcare professionals and practitioners, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, and social workers involved in supporting people with dementia care and their caregivers.

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 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 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 1.00 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 ethics continuing education credits.

  • 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: 
06/11/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Event starts: 
09/08/2026 - 12:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
09/08/2026 - 1:00pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Speaker(s)

Joseph "Audie" Black, PhD, ABN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Karen Kouba-McIver, LSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Laura LaForte, LCSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Jointly Accredited Provider

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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.

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

Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this live 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.

Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

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PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.

Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC/AADC/CPS)
The Idaho Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.

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 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 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 1.00 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 ethics continuing education credits.

  • 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:
$0.00
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