Polypharmacy & Safe Prescribing in the Elderly

Training Overview

Polypharmacy & Safe Prescribing in the Elderly is a comprehensive, simulation-enhanced training program designed for geriatricians, internists, clinical pharmacologists, family physicians, emergency clinicians, hospitalists, nurses, and trainees seeking advanced competency in managing polypharmacy, deprescribing strategies, and medication-related risks in older adults. This two-day course integrates structured theoretical modules with realistic prescribing simulations, emphasizing high-risk medication identification, adverse-drug-event (ADE) prevention, and evidence-based therapeutic optimization tailored to frailty and multimorbidity.

The program begins with foundational modules covering geriatric pharmacology, pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic changes in aging, multimorbidity interactions, medication cascade mechanisms, and risk stratification for drug-related hospitalizations. Participants explore key principles including high-risk drug classes, cognitive–medication interactions, anticoagulant and psychotropic safety, renal/hepatic dosing adjustments, and validated tools such as STOPP/START, Beers Criteria, and deprescribing algorithms.

Hands-on simulation sessions allow participants to navigate complex prescribing scenarios, identify dangerous drug combinations, manage ADEs, and apply structured deprescribing pathways. Using electronic prescribing simulators and case-based medication charts, attendees practice medication reconciliation, regimen simplification, dose adjustment, shared decision-making, and safety-focused communication techniques for frail or cognitively impaired patients.

Through video-based case reviews, interdisciplinary discussions, and expert-led debriefings, participants analyze real-world polypharmacy failures, ADE root-cause factors, medication-error mechanisms, and system-level prescribing risks. Structured performance feedback enhances therapeutic reasoning, patient-safety awareness, and precision in medication management for older adults.

By the end of the program, attendees will have strengthened their ability to manage complex medication regimens, prevent adverse pharmacologic outcomes, and confidently implement safe, effective, and patient-centered prescribing practices across diverse clinical environments.

Target Audience

• Geriatricians

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Family Medicine Physicians

• Clinical Pharmacologists

• Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Hospitalists

• ICU, Geriatric & Medical Ward Nurses

• Clinical Pharmacists

• Residents and Fellows in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine

• Clinical Instructors and Simulation Educators

Training Specifics

Training Name: Polypharmacy & Safe Prescribing in the Elderly

Duration: 2 full days

Language: English

Simulation Lab: Electronic prescribing simulators, medication-error modules, ADE recognition systems, case-based clinical decision platforms

Assessment Type: Practical Evaluation & Quiz

Certificate: Certificate of Completion & CME Credits

Venue: ADN CoE Training, Research Center & Core Lab

Additional Benefits

Hands-On Simulation:

Manage drug–drug interactions, ADE recognition, high-risk prescribing scenarios, emergency medication reversals, and deprescribing pathways using realistic simulation tools.

Polypharmacy Mastery:

Gain proficiency in STOPP/START criteria, Beers-based risk recognition, medication cascade detection, and regimen simplification strategies.

Safe Prescribing Expertise:

Practice individualized dose adjustments, frailty-focused medication planning, anticoagulant and psychotropic safety management, and therapeutic monitoring.

Complication & Crisis Management:

Learn rapid identification and treatment of ADEs, medication-induced delirium, hypotension, bleeding risks, electrolyte disturbances, and hemodynamic instability.

Faculty Guidance:

Receive real-time expert feedback, prescribing audits, and structured performance improvement from geriatric pharmacology and safety faculty.

Video-Based Learning:

Analyze real-case medication errors, prescribing pitfalls, and ADE-related hospitalizations to refine predictive safety strategies.

Performance Optimization:

Improve medication reconciliation accuracy, interprofessional communication, deprescribing confidence, and clinical decision-making precision.

Professional Recognition:

Earn certification demonstrating advanced competency in polypharmacy management, safe prescribing, and geriatric pharmacotherapy.

Key Benefits

• Strong understanding of geriatric pharmacology, polypharmacy mechanisms, and risk-reduction strategies.

• Enhanced clinical reasoning in medication management and deprescribing.

• Improved safety in prescribing decisions for frail and multimorbid patients.

• Strengthened teamwork, communication, and patient-safety protocols.

• Increased readiness to manage high-risk medication scenarios with confidence and precision.

Ethical and Educational Standards

All ADN CoE training programs are designed in compliance with ethical, animal-free, and environmentally responsible education policies, ensuring clinical excellence and sustainability. For inquiries regarding accreditation or ethical compliance, contact trainings@adncoe.com.

Logistics and Additional Information

Transfer Services

Participants using ADN CoE accommodation and transfer options should adhere to the scheduled pick-up and drop-off times, which were shared before the training.

International Participants

Ensure your passport and visa are valid before travel. For invitation letters or official documentation, contact trainings@adncoe.com at least 4 weeks before the course start date. Information on nearby hotels, transport, and COVID-19 regulations will be provided before the event.

Attire

Business casual attire is recommended. Surgical scrubs and personal protective equipment will be provided for cadaver lab sessions. Please note: ADN CoE is a non-smoking, green-certified facility.

Health & Safety

Our venues comply with the highest safety and hygiene standards. Participants will receive orientation on fire, emergency, and biosafety protocols.

Transfer of Registration

Participants may transfer their registration to another individual from the same institution with prior written approval from ADN CoE, provided the request is made at least 10 days before the course start date.

Course Postponement or Cancellation

ADN CoE reserves the right to postpone or cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances.

In case of cancellation by ADN CoE, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a future course date.

Non-Transferable Fees

Payment made for the course is non-transferable to other courses or services unless otherwise approved by ADN CoE.

Faculty Disclosure and Conflict of Interest 

All faculty members and proctors involved in this training disclose any financial or commercial interests. We maintain a strict policy of no conflict of interest with device companies, sponsors, or participants, ensuring unbiased and independent education.

Content Independence 

The educational content is developed based solely on the latest scientific evidence and clinical best practices. No product promotion or commercial advertising is included in our training materials.

Evaluation and Feedback 

We value your input. At the end of the course, you will be invited to complete a feedback survey and a knowledge assessment quiz. Your responses help us continually improve the training experience.

Quality Assurance 

Our training materials and curriculum are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the most current research and technological advances in the field.

Sponsorship Transparency 

Any sponsorship or funding received for this course is disclosed upfront. We ensure that sponsors do not influence the content or delivery of the training.

Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality 

We strictly protect the privacy of all participants and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding patient information shared during the training, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Accessibility and Inclusiveness 

We strive to make our training accessible to all participants. Language support and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

If you have any questions about these policies or require assistance, please contact us at trainings@adncoe.com.

Please note that our trainings are specialized procedural trainings provided by ADN CoE. They are independent of any other training offered by relevant device companies.