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Forward49th Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine - Virtual Meeting
The Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine is designed for clinicians involved in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with peripheral nervous system diseases and injuries. This course mixes didactic lectures, case presentations and audience response to introduce and reinforce new information and best clinical practices.
Learn and improve skills in:
- Basic concepts including membrane conduction physiology, firing pattern identification of voluntary and spontaneous wave forms as well as recruitment pattern analysis
- Indications and contradictions for the use of botulinum toxin for treating spasticity and focal dystonias of the head and limbs
- Differentiating axonal from demyelinating pathology as well as localization of site of nerve pathology based on electrical findings
- Identifying anterior horn cell, neuromuscular junction diseases and myopathies
This year's conference will be a virtual event with pre-conference modules and two days of live instruction. The pre-conference modules are mandatory and part of this course, and must be completed before the the live portion of the conference, which will build upon content from the modules.
This course is designed for neurologists, physiatrists and allied health professionals who diagnose, manage and treat neurological and neuromuscular motor disorders. Please review the list of prerequisite knowledge for the course
Preliminary Program Agenda & Learning Objectives
This year's conference will be a virtual event with pre-conference modules and two days of live instruction. The pre-conference modules are mandatory and must be completed before the the live portion of the conference, which will build upon content from the modules. Instructions will be emailed to registered participants before the conference.
All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience:
Any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services
Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations.
Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the program agenda.
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
DESIGNATION OF CREDITS
Physicians
This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
This certificate indicates participation in this educational activity, which is designated for 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Time for completing the required evaluation has been included in the credit calculation for those credits where it is permissible.
Available Credit
- 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.50 Attendance
Exhibit opportunities are available for this conference. For more information, please contact Ariel Levine at ariel.levine@jefferson.edu.
Price
REGISTRATION FEES
| Profession/ Affiliation | Registration Rate |
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| Practicing Physician | $500 |
| Other Healthcare Provider | $500 |
| Non-Jefferson Resident or Fellow | $225 |
For group registrations, please email jeffersoncpd@jefferson.edu
| HOW TO REGISTER |
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
To register online, you must have a CPD @ JeffLearn account.
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NOTICE – Unauthorized recording, taping, photographing at Jefferson CE activities is strictly prohibited. If found recording, you will be asked to leave and any registration fees will not be refunded.