PCOA-PCP 1: Annual Wellness Visit

Price

Target Audience

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
  • Physicians

Description

Practitioners will be able to identify the purpose and components of the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, and an annual health care physical.

Overview

After completing this course, practitioners will be able to identify the purpose and components of the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, and an annual health care physical. The course also describes health promotion and disease prevention strategies, and includes up-to-date recommended immunizations for older adults.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the purpose of the “Welcome to Medicare Preventive” Visit, Annual Wellness Visits, and annual physical examination.
  2. Identify the components of the “Welcome to Medicare Preventive” Visit and Annual Wellness Visits.
  3. Identify immunizations recommended for older adults.
  4. Describe health promotion strategies to keep older adults healthy and prevent disease.