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DESCRIPTION
This webinar will engage the audience to review the current diagnosis and management of Parkinson¡¯s disease. The most common medication therapy, new treatments, practice parameters and strategies in geriatric neurology management of PD will be presented and discussed.

INSTRUCTOR
Santiago D. Toledo, MD

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Review the syndrome of idiopathic PD, its epidemiology and etiology
2. Describe the physical symptoms and to list non-motor symptoms and cognitive changes in PD
3. Outline medical treatment with the most common medications and new treatments in advanced PD
4. Illustrate PD-specific non-motor issues and define management strategies 
5. Define concept of neuroprotective therapy in PD

AUDIENCE
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nursing:

The Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center¡¯s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Occupational Therapy:

The Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11948. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 5/26/2025.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathology:

DISCLOSURES
Course Director¡¯s and Planning Committee Members¡¯ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists¡¯ Disclosure Information:
Santiago D. Toledo, MD Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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