The PassMachine Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Board Review for Geriatric Psychiatry Certification & Clinical Practice

The PassMachine Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course is a specialized board-preparation program designed to help psychiatrists, geriatric psychiatrists, fellows, and mental health professionals prepare for geriatric psychiatry board examinations while strengthening their clinical expertise in the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders affecting older adults.

Through comprehensive video lectures and high-yield study materials, the course provides an evidence-based review of late-life psychiatric conditions, neurocognitive disorders, psychopharmacology, behavioral symptoms of dementia, capacity assessments, and complex psychiatric issues commonly encountered in geriatric populations.

Package Includes

• Video Lectures (.MP4)
• Downloadable PDF Study Materials
• Board Review Content
• High-Yield Clinical Pearls
• Evidence-Based Psychiatry Updates
• Case-Based Learning
• Exam-Focused Review

Overview

Geriatric psychiatry presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to age-related physiologic changes, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and psychosocial factors. The PassMachine Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course provides a structured and comprehensive review of the core knowledge required for certification examinations and daily clinical practice.

The curriculum focuses on the psychiatric, neurologic, medical, ethical, and social issues affecting older adults while emphasizing practical clinical decision-making and evidence-based management strategies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Diagnose and manage common psychiatric disorders in older adults.
• Differentiate neurocognitive disorders and dementias.
• Apply evidence-based psychopharmacology principles in geriatric patients.
• Recognize behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• Evaluate decision-making capacity and competency issues.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies in elderly populations.
• Address complex medical-psychiatric comorbidities.
• Improve quality of life and functional outcomes in aging patients.

Topics Covered

Neurocognitive Disorders

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Vascular Dementia
• Lewy Body Dementia
• Frontotemporal Dementia
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Late-Life Depression

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Depression and Dementia
• Suicide Risk Assessment

Anxiety Disorders

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Anxiety in Older Adults

Psychotic Disorders

• Late-Onset Psychosis
• Delusional Disorders
• Schizophrenia in Older Adults
• Behavioral Disturbances

Geriatric Psychopharmacology

• Antidepressants
• Antipsychotics
• Mood Stabilizers
• Medication Safety
• Polypharmacy Management

Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia

• Agitation
• Aggression
• Wandering
• Sleep Disturbances
• Non-Pharmacologic Interventions

Sleep Disorders

• Insomnia
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders
• Sleep Apnea
• Sleep and Cognitive Function

Substance Use Disorders

• Alcohol Use in Older Adults
• Prescription Drug Misuse
• Addiction Assessment
• Treatment Strategies

Ethics & Capacity

• Capacity Evaluations
• Competency Assessments
• Guardianship Issues
• End-of-Life Decision Making

Medical Psychiatry

• Delirium
• Neuropsychiatric Syndromes
• Medical Comorbidities
• Collaborative Care Models

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Geriatric Psychiatrists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychiatry Fellows
• Psychiatry Residents
• Neurologists
• Geriatricians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Mental Health Professionals

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive Geriatric Psychiatry Review

✔ Board Certification Preparation

✔ Neurocognitive Disorder Focus

✔ Dementia and Behavioral Symptom Management

✔ High-Yield Clinical Content

✔ Evidence-Based Psychopharmacology

✔ Ethics and Capacity Assessment Training

✔ Practical Clinical Applications

✔ Case-Based Learning

✔ Suitable for Board Review and Clinical Practice