— Center for Continuing Education — Archived Activities — 2023 — Live — Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease Care

Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease Care

This course will provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the management of Parkinson’s Disease. Topics will include the pathophysiology of the disease, early and late treatment options, the impact of nutrition and diet, motor and non-motor symptoms and complications, the role of therapies in the early and late stages of PD, and innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention. The activity is designed to enhance the training of PD care providers and was prepared and curated by Movement Disorder’s Fellowship-trained neurologists at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be better able to:

Identify early signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.
Describe the possible causes of PD, including genetic and environmental factors.
State the roles of physical and occupational therapy in PD.
Explain motor and non-motor complications of PD.
Discuss the surgical and non-surgical management options of advanced PD.
State the importance and role of nutrition and diet on PD.
Identify the role of speech therapy in PD.
Recognize the ongoing research focusing on disease modification strategies in PD.

General Information

Course Details

Target Audience

Continuing Education Credits

Friday, March 24, 2023

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For the safety of our participants, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have decided to host a hybrid course – available in-person and live stream via Zoom.

UNMC Dr. Stanley M. and Dorothy Truhlsen Campus Events Center
619 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68198

Live Stream via Zoom

Instructions on how to join the live stream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days prior to the start of the course.

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

5.75 Contact Hours Awarded
Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Occupational Therapists

This program meets the criteria for an approved continuing education program for Licensed Occupational Therapists.

Speech Pathologists

This program meets the criteria for an approved continuing education program for Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.

Physical Therapists

APTA NE Seal This course has been approved for .575 continuing education units (corresponding to 5.75 contact hours) by the APTA NE Continuing Education Committee.

Registration Information

The registration fee to join this continuing education activity is $100. When registering, please choose the format you would like to attend. The deadline to register is March 17.

Cancel/Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by mail, fax, or email to the UNMC Center for Continuing Education. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if the request is received by March 17, 2023. No refund will be given after this date.

Course Director

Mara Seier, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC

Tori Greenlee

Educational Projects Coordinator

UNMC Center for Continuing Education

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Phone: 402-559-6235