Western Neurological Associates is pleased to present 

 Neurology for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Primary Care

A Three-Part Lecture Series for Neurology in Everyday Practice

 September 10 • September 17 •  September 24

 7:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. 

at

Western Neurological Associates 

Diagnostic Imaging Center 

1187 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

This three-part series will provide attendees the knowledge that should allow them to:   

Perform a basic neurological examination  •  Recognize neurological pathology within a physical examination

Understand modalities and preventive care for neurological disease • Initiate and continue treatment regimens

 Understand unusal test findings •  Know when to refer patients for neurological consultation

 

Schedule of Sessions

September 10, 2011  

7:30 a.m.  --   Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. --  The Neurological Exam 

9:00 a.m. --  The Abnormal Neurological Exam

10:30 a.m. --   Headaches

11:30 a.m. --   Seizures:  What Medications to Use and When 

 

September 17, 2011

7:30 a.m.  --  Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.  --  Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury 

9:00 a.m.  --  Stroke in the Outpatient Setting

10:30 a.m.  --  Parkinsonism

11:30 a.m.  --  Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disease

 

September 24, 2011

7:30 a.m.  --  Registration/Continental Breakfast

 8:00 a.m. --  MRI vs. CT:  Which Test is Best to Order

9:00 a.m. --  Peripheral Neuropathy 

10:30 a.m. --  Mild Cognitive Impairment vs. Dementia

 11:30 a.m. --  Multiple Sclerosis Primer and Update

This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 4 credit hours per day, or 12 credit hours for all three days,  of AAPA Category I CME by the Physician Assistant Review Panel.  Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.  This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

This Continuing Nursing Education activity is pending approval by the Utah Nurses Association;  an Accredited Approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, for 4.25 contact hours per day, or 12.75 contact hours for all three days. 

For questions please contact Suzi at 801.262.3441    

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