There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological diseases. Attempts to cover these scientific advances have been made through peer-reviewed journals, national and international society meetings, and consensus statements. This program will emphasize evidence-based strategy for the current treatment of neurological disorders and cutting-edge research in novel therapeutics.

At the request of the neurological community during previous meetings, we will also cover new methodologies and advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, headache, speech disorders, and hydrocephalus.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

• Apply new medical and surgical therapies for the treatment of neurological diseases
• Discuss new and future therapies for stroke, epilepsy, demyelinating diseases, headaches, Parkinson’s disease, and neuromuscular diseases
• Describe the diagnosis and treatment of dementias, gait disorders, vision loss, and familial amyloid polyneuropathy
• Explain how COVID-19 affects the neurological system and present advances in neuroimaging

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists, and residents/fellows in the neurological sciences will benefit from this course.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Physicians

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Social Workers

The program has been approved for 11.65  CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas  State Board of Social Work Examiners.     

ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society CEUs 

Credit pending.

Occupational Therapists

Credit pending.

Physical Therapists

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 13.25 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Credit pending.