AAFP Geriatric Medicine Edition 14
As the U.S. population ages, family physicians play an increasingly important role in caring for older adults with complex and often interrelated health needs. Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)—the nation’s leading professional association dedicated to family medicine—this comprehensive CME course, Geriatric Medicine On Demand, provides practical, evidence-based education to help physicians confidently diagnose, manage, and support aging patients and their families.
Designed for family physicians and other primary care clinicians, the course explores key geriatric topics including cholesterol management, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and other common conditions affecting older adults. Participants will gain clinically relevant knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice to enhance decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. This activity is approved for up to 21.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits.
Cost: Varies
View Offer chevron_rightKey Features
- Self-paced, online learning
- Anywhere/anytime access
- Evidence-based education developed for Family Physicians
- Flexible learning formats for busy professionals who need education that fits into clinical practice
Topics Covered
- Preventive care and immunizations
- Cardiovascular and metabolic conditions
- Polypharmacy and deprescribing strategies
- Cognitive and behavioral health
- Mobility, falls, and bone health
- Geriatric syndromes and patient safety
- Palliative and hospice care
Learning Objectives
- Improve adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines for geriatric conditions in practice
- Develop evidence-based plans to diagnose, treat and manage common clinical conditions, chronic diseases, and common neurodevelopmental and behavioral health conditions seen in primary care
- Implement tools to manage chronic care in practice and help patients control chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with the patient to ensure that diagnosis and treatment recommendations are understood.
- Recognize when to refer to, or consult with, other specialists to provide optimal patient care
- Utilize strategies to help patients overcome barriers to change in relation to chronic diseases, including cultural competency, literacy skills and access to services or care.
- Educate and counsel patients on behavior modification strategies to reduce risks of complications, and improve outcomes related to their neurological and/or behavioral health.
Target Audience
Designed specifically for family physicians of any experience level. Also popular with all primary care clinicians who want to understand the latest best practices and guidelines for caring for geriatric patients.
Additional credit info
The AAFP has reviewed Geriatric Medicine Edition 14 and deemed it acceptable for up to 21.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/01/2026 to 06/01/2029. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.