Neurology for the Non-Neurologist Online Program

This continuing education activity is presented by providers from the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. The program includes experts representing all subspecialties of neurology who present pearls of wisdom to guide primary care and internal medicine physicians and APPs in tackling commonly encountered neurologic problems. Discussions will include how to determine signs and symptoms of neurological disease, localize “the lesion,” order the proper tests, initiate treatment and refer to the neurologist, when necessary.

This activity is an opportunity to learn more about basic stroke and epilepsy care, pediatric headache, neuropsychology, and palliative medicine.

Topics will include:

  • Epilepsy
  • Cognition
  • Stroke
  • Palliative Care
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE

This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and procedural skills, and medical knowledge. This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles and responsibilities, communication, and teams/teamwork.

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify how to better localize neurological diseases with a neurology exam
  • Describe the latest evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions commonly seen by the health care team
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 5.50 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 5.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 5.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
03/18/2021
Course expires: 
03/17/2022
Cost:
$100.00
Rating: 
0

PRESENTATIONS

Introduction to Neuropsychology, Erin Plumley, PsyD; Jonathan Mietchen, PhD

Stroke Mimics and Chameleons, Jamie Elliott, MD, PhD

The Many Faces of Weakness, Justin Sattin, MD

Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Embolic Stroke of Unknown Source, Jerdan Ruff, MD

Status Epilepticus, Anne Josiah, MD

Women with Epilepsy, Anne Josiah, MD

Antiepileptic Drug (AED) Refresher, Troy Lawrence, DNP, APNP

Ten Things You Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide to Symptom Management, Jocelyn Wilke, NP, MSCS

Headaches: A Broad Overview, Elizabeth Lake, MD

Pediatric Headache, Cassie Meffert, PA-C, AQH

Applying the Palliative Care Skill Set to Neurological Illness, Jessica Baker, MD
 

This is an online activity. Please see the program for further information.

 

UW DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY FACULTY

Jessica Baker, MD, Assistant Professor

Jamie Elliott, MD, Assistant Professor

Anne Josiah, MD, Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Lake, MD, Associate Professor

Troy Lawrence, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Christopher Luzzio, MD, Associate Professor

Cassandra Meffert, PA, Physician Assistant

Jonathan Mietchen, PhD, Assistant Professor

Erin Plumley, PsyD, Assistant Professor

Jerdan Ruff, MD, Assistant Professor

Justin Sattin, MD, Associate Professor

Jocelyn Wilke, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this continuing education (CE) activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order to allow CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). For this educational activity all conflicts of interest have been resolved and detailed disclosures are listed below.

*The ACCME defines a commercial interest as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be commercial interests.

NAMEROLEFINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSUREDISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUG/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION?
Jessica Baker, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Jamie Elliott, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Anne Josiah, MDSpeaker/AuthorUCB, Eisai (Contractor for both)No
Elizabeth Lake, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Troy Lawrence, NPSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseYes
Christopher Luzzio, MDPlannerNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Cathy MeansPlannerNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Cassandra Meffert, PASpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseYes
Jonathan Mietchen, PhDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Erin Plumley, PsyDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Jerdan Ruff, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Justin Sattin, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo
Jocelyn Wilke, NPPlanner, Speaker/AuthorNo relevant financial relationships to discloseNo

 

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Accreditation Statement

Jointly Accredited Provider LogoIn support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) 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.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.5 ANCC contact hours.

 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .55 CEUs or 5.5 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 5.50 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 5.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 5.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$100.00
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Required Hardware/software

Computer, tablet, or smartphone with audio sharing capabilities.