As new neurological therapeutics become available, it can be difficult for the non-neurologist to stay abreast. It is important that these clinicians — often the first a patient consults — are familiar with the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis associated with neurological conditions.
Neurology for Non-Neurologists covers the full scope of clinical neurology: commonly encountered patient complaints such as dizziness, back pain, seizures, and movement disorders, as well as special, common topics that can be mis- or underdiagnosed. Speakers in this online CME course are highly skilled with vast experience educating non-neurologists.
* Date of Original Release: June 15, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
Identify the cause of dizziness in a patient in order to manage the condition effectively
Recognize sleep disorders and formulate appropriate treatments
Identify serious illnesses that result in back and neck pain
Differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
Recognize the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Explain the current methods of evaluating and treating seizures
Differentiate between primary headaches and headaches that result from systemic disorders
Describe the neurological complications that result from systemic cancers
Discuss the methods of recognizing and treating neuropathies
Describe distinguishing characteristics of cognitive and behavioral disorders
Identify the differences between hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders
Explain methods of treating acute and chronic pain