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CME/CE Information

Target Audience

This activity is intended for neurologists, primary care providers, nursing professionals, physician assistants, rehabilitation specialists, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of MS.
 

Activity Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to address the practitioner and patient barriers in the optimal management of MS-related symptoms, and to identify best practices in employing treatments for complex patient cases.
 

Statement of Need

Disease progression, severity of disease course, and occurrence of specific symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disorder of the brain and spinal cord, are unpredictable and vary from person to person. The symptoms of MS and its treatment have significant consequences on all aspects of life, from physiologic to daily function. Treatment of MS-related symptoms is a complex, individualized process and the development of universally-agreed upon quality measures or guidelines has proved extremely difficult. Therefore, clinicians treating patients with MS need expert recommendations and guidance from MS specialists to differentiate symptomatic care from disease management, and reduce the risk of worsening disease due to secondary complications.
 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will

  • Apply screening and assessment tools to determine risk in patients who are likely to suffer from MS-related symptoms
  • Analyze and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to prevent disability and improve quality of life in patients with MS
  • Evaluate the efficacy of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches for symptom management
  • Formulate and monitor treatment strategies for MS symptoms based on patient characteristics and preferences
 

Accreditation and Credit Designation

 
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), Nurse Practitioner Alternatives (NPA), and the Academy for Continued Health Learning (ACHL). CMSC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is co-provided by the CMSC, NPA, and ACHL.

Nurse Practitioner Alternatives (NPA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity has been awarded 1.5 contact hours for nurses and advanced practice nurses.

Accreditation does not imply endorsement by NPA, CMSC, ACHL, or ANCC of recommendations or any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with the educational activity.

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 1.5 CE contact hours.
 

Method of Participation

This activity will consist of lectures that include case study discussions with slides, syllabi, and an interactive question and answer session. To receive credit, participants are required to complete the enrollment/evaluation form and submit on-site. A certificate will be emailed to participants within 6 weeks of receipt of the form. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate.
 

Disclosure Information

Current guidelines require that participants in CME/CE activities be made aware of all affiliations or financial interests that may be perceived as affecting the presentation of the faculty member. CMSC, NPA, and ACHL ensure that all faculty and staff involved in the planning, development, and implementation of activities disclose all potential conflicts of interest and resolve them before the CME/CE activity occurs. Complete information will be provided to participants prior to the start of the educational activity.
 

Funding Statement

This activity is supported by educational grants from Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., Allergan Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
 

Preregistration and Registration

Please call (877) 444-8435, ext. 160 prior to your arrival if you have special needs that we can address to make your participation more enjoyable.

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Jointly sponsored by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), Nurse Practitioner Alternatives (NPA) and The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL).
CMSC, NPA, ACHL
 
This activity is supported by educational grants from Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., Allergan Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
 
Accorda, Alergan, Novartis