Overview / Abstract: |
Patients with narcolepsy often face a long journey on their path to diagnosis and effective treatment. Combating the negative impact of narcolepsy on the lives of those affected requires that both the general public and the medical community increase their awareness of the symptoms of narcolepsy, in particular, the most common presenting symptoms: cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness. Improved recognition of both symptoms and objective measures of narcolepsy can shorten the burdensome lag from symptom onset to effective treatment and improve the lives of people with this life-altering central disorder of hypersomnolence. Although a cure for narcolepsy is not available, effective treatments are currently available and more are on the horizon. In this neuroscienceCME Expert Connection Module, faculty will discuss screening strategies for patients with possible narcolepsy, applying AASM quality measures for diagnosis of narcolepsy, and prescribing evidence-based treatment. |
Expiration |
May 31, 2018 |
Discipline(s) |
Clinical Laboratory CE, EMS / EMT / Paramedic CE, Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Occupational Therapy CE, Optometry / Ophthalmology CE, Pharmacy CPE, Physical Therapy CE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME, Psychology CE, Social Work CE |
Format |
Online, Performance Improvement, Podcast, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACCME, AANP, ACPE, AAPA |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Thomas Roth, PhD Richard K. Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM Todd J. Swick, MD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
CME Outfitters, LLC narcolepsy, cataplexy, neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, sleep disorders, sleep medicine, sleep Free CE CME |