Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Title: Parkinson’s Disease and Mimics
Presenter: Caroline B. Stevens, D.O.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Understand common hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders.
2) Understand how to do a work up for tremor.
3) Understand idiopathic Parkinson’s disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.
4) Understand how to manage basic motor and non-motor aspects of tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
5) Understand how to identify possible Deep Brain Stimulation referrals.
Faculty Disclosure Declaration Statement
This presenter has no conflict of interest or disclosure to declare of any financial interest or other relationship with any commercial entities discussed in this educational presentation.
Accreditation Statement
This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy Statement
If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org. All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.
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Dr. Stevens received her medical degree at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) in Athens, OH, 2004. She completed her neurology residency at Grandview Hospital & Medical Center in Dayton, OH, in 2008. Dr. Stevens’ special interests include Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy for Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor and Botox therapy for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Chronic Daily Migraine.