NeuroEssentials: Enhancing Neurological Perspectives for Primary Care Providers Symposium

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, neuropathy, cognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis and pain. • Explain the indications and utility of EEG, EMG and neuroimaging studies. • Discuss the approach to palliative care for patients with neurological conditions.

REGISTRATION
To register click here or visit, siumed.edu/cpd (In the drop-down under ‘Learners’ click on ‘Conferences’) 
Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and conference materials.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration fees are refundable, less a $40 processing fee, if requested prior to September 18. After September 18, only substitutions are allowed. (Advance notice of substitute attendee is appreciated.)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program has been designed for primary care providers and other non-neurologists.  Advanced practice providers and other health professionals are welcome to attend.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
SIU School of Medicine wishes to assure that its activities are accessible to all individuals.  If you need any of the services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of CPD at 217-545-7711 at least 10 days in advance.

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

CREDIT
The SIU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Application for CME credit has been fi led with the American Academy of Family Physicians.  Determination of credit is pending.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.  Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 6.75 AAP Category 1 CME credits for completing this program.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation. SIU School of Medicine is preapproved as a continuing nursing education provider pursuant to Section 1300.130, subsection c), 1), B) and P) of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Nurse Practice Act.  Nurses may receive a maximum of 6.75 contact hours for completing this activity. SIU School of Medicine is a licensed provider for continuing education for nursing home administrators (license number 139-000027), social workers (license number 159-000106), clinical psychologists (license number 268-000008) and professional counselors/clinical counselors (license number 197-000073).  This activity offers a maximum of 6.75 CE hours. All other attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

DISCLOSURE POLICY
It is the policy of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine that speakers, planners and anyone in control of content disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s).  The SIU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Professional Development has policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this activity.  Detailed disclosure will be provided prior to the start of the activity.