The purpose of this course is to provide needed information about the assessment and treatment of Parkinson disease so healthcare professionals may implement the necessary interventions appropriately. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the history of Parkinson disease (PD) and scientific developments related to recognition of the disease.
2. Review the epidemiology of PD in the United States.
3. Analyze the pathophysiology of PD.
4. Describe the time course of symptom development in patients with PD.
5. Identify the early motor and non-motor signs and symptoms of PD.
6. Outline the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected PD, including the diagnostic and staging criteria.
7. Compare and contrast syndromes that may mimic PD and their differential diagnosis.
8. Evaluate the drugs used in the management of PD.
9. Review the approaches to managing PD throughout the course of the disease.
10. Discuss the management objectives for non-motor symptoms of PD.
11. Describe practice considerations when treating patients with PD, including long- term monitoring and safety precautions.
This 10-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the history of Parkinson disease (PD) and scientific developments related to recognition of the disease.
2. Review the epidemiology of PD in the United States.
3. Analyze the pathophysiology of PD.
4. Describe the time course of symptom development in patients with PD.
5. Identify the early motor and non-motor signs and symptoms of PD.
6. Outline the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected PD, including the diagnostic and staging criteria.
7. Compare and contrast syndromes that may mimic PD and their differential diagnosis.
8. Evaluate the drugs used in the management of PD.
9. Review the approaches to managing PD throughout the course of the disease.
10. Discuss the management objectives for non-motor symptoms of PD.
11. Describe practice considerations when treating patients with PD, including long- term monitoring and safety precautions.
This 10-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
