4th Annual UT Southwestern Neurotherapeutics Update (RP1811B)
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT T. BOONE PICKENS AUDITORIUM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018.
The 4th Annual UTSW Neurotherapeutics Update CME live activity wlll provide a review and update in key areas of clinical neurology. Emphasis will be placed on updates in diagnosis, management, and the most current treatment modalities that have practical applications for neurologists, other clinicians, and health care professionals.
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Target Audience
This CME activity is designed for Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, and other healthcare professionals that specialize in neuroscience and neurotherapeutics, who are interested in learning about the most current treatment modalities and best management practices, in order to improve patient care and health outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants shall be able to:
- Investigate best options for diagnosis, pharmacological and surgical management of facial pain.
- Explain diagnostic approach as well as surgical and non-surgical management of spine disease.
- Interpret latest updates in diagnosis and treatment modalities to improve long-term disability outcomes in stroke patients.
- Explore and implement novel management approaches in treating MS patient to improve long-term mobility.
- Investigate the latest diagnostic options in accurately diagnosing patients with dizziness.
- Identify Psychogenic Movement Disorders (PMDs) and implement effective multi-disciplinary treatment options.
- Evaluate clinical trials of novel agents in migraine treatment along with safety/tolerability data, pharmacokinetics and mechanism of action.
- Differentiate and treat different forms of rapidly progressive dementias based on new diagnostic criteria.
- Assess the efficacy and safety of new treatments and medications available for managing neuromuscular disorders.
- Evaluate what effects pregnancy, menstruation, oral contraception have on epilepsy and how these states influence anti-epileptic drugs.
Course Directors
Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN, FANA
Professor
Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics
Steven Vernino, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics
Accreditation
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses:
UT Southwestern University Hospitals is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides 5.5 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AMA
- 7.00 Attendance
Price
Registration
To register:
- Create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link or "login" to your existing account.
- Return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
- In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
- After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.
Refund Policy
A $25 handling fee will be deducted from all cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email or fax prior to October 20, 2018. No refund will be made thereafter. Registrations are non-transferable.