2019 New Frontiers in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Disorders

Add to Calendar 2019 New Frontiers in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Disorders 11/16/2019 7:15:00 AM 11/16/2019 5:30:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=73245 Description: This biennial program aims to provide the latest advances in the field with respect to diagnosis, treatment and management of neurodegenerative diseases. While the emphasis will be on Parkinson?s disease, the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, other diseases will be discussed, including ataxia's, Huntington disease and dementias. NMH Feinberg Conference Room A false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, November 16, 2019, 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM, NMH Feinberg Conference Room A

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Practice, Genetic Counseling, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant

Overview
This biennial program aims to provide the latest advances in the field with respect to diagnosis, treatment and management of neurodegenerative diseases. While the emphasis will be on Parkinson?s disease, the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, other diseases will be discussed, including ataxia's, Huntington disease and dementias.

Objectives
  1. Discuss and apply diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease.
  2. Identify and appropriately recommend available disease modifying treatment in PD.
  3. Identify and appropriately recommend treatment options for early and advanced PD.
  4. Explain how to diagnosis and manage ataxia.
  5. Review new surgical options for management of movement disorders.
  6. Demonstrate when to consult specialists for patients with Huntington’s disease.
  7. Consult allied healthcare professionals appropriately in the management of patients with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.
  8. Summarize current state-of-the-field in the diagnosis and experimental therapeutics of dementias in the context of movement disorders.

Registration

The fee is $100 for attending physicians and $75 for nurses, trainees, PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s and other healthcare professionals. Breakfast, refreshments and lunch are provided.

Space is limited. No refunds will be granted after November 1.


Accreditation

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Occupational Therapists

This course has been approved for continuing education hours for occupational therapy practitioners by the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded:
8 Maximum.

Physical Therapists
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded: 8 Maximum.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.75 hours)