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
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.
NAME | ROLE | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUG/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
Jessica Baker, MD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Jamie Elliott, MD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Anne Josiah, MD | Speaker/Author | UCB, Eisai (Contractor for both) | No |
Elizabeth Lake, MD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Troy Lawrence, NP | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | Yes |
Christopher Luzzio, MD | Planner | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Cathy Means | Planner | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Cassandra Meffert, PA | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | Yes |
Jonathan Mietchen, PhD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Erin Plumley, PsyD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Jerdan Ruff, MD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Justin Sattin, MD | Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Jocelyn Wilke, NP | Planner, Speaker/Author | No relevant financial relationships to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
In 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™
QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION
Email help@icep.wisc.edu.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact:
- Jenny Becker at becker@neurology.wisc.edu
- Cathy Means at cathy.means@wisc.edu.
Required Hardware/software
Computer, tablet, or smartphone with audio sharing capabilities.