Acute Neurological Disorders
- Continuing Education
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Expand your expertise in neurological care with this flexible, high-impact course featuring expert-led lectures from leading Neurologists and Neuroscience nurses, designed to empower clinicians in any setting to deliver timely, evidence-based treatment for acute and complex neurological conditions.
- Online; Self-Paced
This course is offered on demand and participants progress through the materials at their own pace.
$550
This is the standard price, for a full list of profession pricing see below. This course also offers pricing per module.
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Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to:
19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
19.00 ANCC contact hours
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Overview
There is a disproportionate rate of patients being diagnosed with neurological conditions compared with the number of existing Neurologists. In an effort to increase the understanding of certain neurological conditions and their treatment the Mass General Brigham TeleStroke and TeleNeurology Programs have created this course to bring neurological education to as many people as possible no matter if you practice in a bustling urban setting or a remote rural setting.
This course features lectures from world renown Neurologists and Neuroscience nurses from Mass General Brigham and is designed to bring lectures focused on current neurological care to participants across the globe. These lectures, which will be beneficial for all members of a health care team, encompass topics ranging from vascular neurology to neurocritical care to general neurology.
Learners may choose to enroll in the complete curriculum or register for any module individually:
Learning Objectives
- Determine the relevant and accurate information needed for a Neurology consult.
- Coordinate an appropriate course of action for treatment across the care team.
- Discuss the latest advances and best practices in neurology and neurological cases.
- Define treatment options for patients presenting with stroke.
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Participant Types
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, ED physicians, Hospitalists, Intensivists, any provider caring for neurological patients, any provider wanting to learn about acute neurological conditions and their treatment.
Schedule
Outline
Topic 1: Acute Ischemic Stroke (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Daniel Rubin
Topic 2: Stroke/TIA Overview and Workup: For Non-Neurologists (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Clay Turner
Topic 3: Endovascular Stroke Therapy (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Robert Regenhardt
Topic 4: Application of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) in Acute Ischemic Stroke (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Alexis Roy
Topic 5: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Rama Salhi
Topic 6: Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) & Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): For the Non-Neurologist (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Aneesh Singhal
Topic 7: Silent Stroke and Aging (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Anand Viswanathan
Topic 8: Hypercoagulability and Stroke - CVST, malignancy, APLS: Understanding Stroke Risk in Prothrombotic States (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Simona Nedelcu
Topic 9: Advancements in Stroke Care: Perspectives from Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Sarah Casey
Topic 10: Evaluation and Management of a First Time Seizure (Comprehensive Neurology)
Dan Hoch
Topic 11: Status Epilepticus: Diagnosis & Management (Comprehensive Neurology)
Eric Rosenthal
Topic 12: Approach to Metabolic Encephalopathies (Comprehensive Neurology)
Giovanna Manzano
Topic 13: Dizziness: Diagnosis and Management of Common Syndromes (Comprehensive Neurology)
Caleb McEntire
Topic 14: Severe Headache Syndromes in the Emergency Department: Diagnosis & Management (Comprehensive Neurology)
Marcelo Matiello
Topic 15: Infectious Meningitis & Encephalitis: For Hospitalists (Comprehensive Neurology)
Denis Balaban
Topic 16: Neurologic Causes of Generalized Weakness (Comprehensive Neurology)
Sergi Martinez-Ramirez
Topic 17: Diagnosis & Management of Neuropathic Pain: In Emergency Departments or Inpatient Wards (Comprehensive Neurology)
Marcelo Matiello
Topic 18: Functional Neurological Disorder: Guide to Diagnosis & Management (Comprehensive Neurology)
Sara Finkelstein
Topic 19: Delirium & Altered Mental Status: For the Non-Neurologist (Comprehensive Neurology)
Anna Goodheart
Topic 20: Neurological Complications of Critical Illness (Comprehensive Neurology)
Mohamed Taha
Topic 21: Toxic and Medication-Related Neurologic Syndromes: For the Non-Neurologist (Comprehensive Neurology)
Anastasia Vishnevetsky
Topic 22: Severe Brain Injury and Prognostication (Comprehensive Neurology)
Michael Young
Topic 23: Intracranial Hypertension (Comprehensive Neurology)
Sahar Zafar
Assessment Questions
Faculty
Anand Viswanathan
MD, PhD
- Staff Neurologist in the Stroke Service and Memory Disorders Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School.
Marcelo Matiello
MD, MSc, FAAN
- Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology
Denis Balaban, MD
Sarah Casey, NP
Sara Finkelstein, MD, MSc
Anna Goodheart, MD, MSc
Daniel Hoch, MD
Giovanna Manzano, MD
Sergi Martinez-Ramirez, MD
Marcelo Matiello, MD, MSc, FAAN
Caleb McEntire, MD
Simona Nedelcu, MD, PhD
Robert Regenhardt, MD, PhD
Eric Rosenthal, MD
Alexis Roy, MD
Daniel Rubin, MD, PhD
Rama Salhi, MD
Aneesh Singhal, MD, FAHA, FAAN, FANA
Mohamed Taha, MD, MSCc, MSc
Ashby Clay Turner, MD, MPH
Anastasia Vishnevetsky, MD, MPH
Anand Viswanathan, MD, PhD
Michael Young, MD, M Phil
Sahar Zafar, MD, MBBS
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Course Fees
Fee Disclaimer
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment.
Because online course materials can be accessed immediately, refunds are not permitted. For more information, please email: learn@hms.harvard.edu.
| Role | Standard Price |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $550.00 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $550.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $550.00 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $550.00 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1™ : 19.00
CNE Nursing (ANCC): 19.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ : 8.00
CNE Nursing (ANCC): 8.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ : 11.00
CNE Nursing (ANCC): 11.00
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.