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Exploring Novel Treatments for Rett Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Rett syndrome is a rare, debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder almost always associated with a spontaneous mutation in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene on the X-chromosome. Affected individuals experience loss of purposeful hand skills, abnormalities in gait, loss of spoken language, and stereotypic hand movements, with more severe manifestations including seizures, autistic features, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, breathing abnormalities, sleep dist... |
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Understanding Cholesterol Guidelines and Implementing Non-statins in High-Risk Populations: Paired Conversations and Case Vignettes
An interprofessional faculty of primary care and specialty clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with complex and challenging dyslipidemia, including elevated lipoprotein a (Lp(a)). Several paired conversations serve as the foundation for discussions related to recent cholesterol guidelines, patient risk stratification, and recommended goals for patients at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Two case vignettes provide the basis for robust discussion among the f... |
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The IMPACT Initiative Learning Center: Ultrasound Basics
Target Audience
This activity is intended for neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and occupational therapists who manage patients with spasticity and movement disorders.
Program Overview
This activity provides an overview of how to identify muscles/other structures with ultrasound and procedural guidance for botulinum neurotoxin injections, including scanning tips and guidance techniques f... |
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Electronic Fetal Monitoring Exam Review (DVD-ROM)
This course will review the test content outline and associated competencies to prepare for the National Certification Corporation (NCC) subspecialty examination in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). Content will include fetal heart monitoring (FHM) pattern recognition and interpretation using definitions of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD); review of the physiology of maternal-fetal oxygenation and other factors impacting on the neuro... |
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Electronic Fetal Monitoring Exam Review (eLearning)
This course will review the test content outline and associated competencies to prepare for the National Certification Corporation (NCC) subspecialty examination in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). Content will include fetal heart monitoring (FHM) pattern recognition and interpretation using definitions of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD); review of the physiology of maternal-fetal oxygenation and other factors impacting on the neuro... |
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Unmasking Multiple Myeloma and Its Precursor Conditions in Primary Care
For multiple myeloma (MM) patients to receive the most appropriate care, a quick and accurate diagnosis is paramount. This is especially the case for Black patients, as diagnosis has historically been slower in Black patients"even though MM is twice as common in Black Americans than in White Americans. Additionally, MM precursor conditions such as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance are seen more frequently in Black Americans than in White Americans. Primary care providers ... |
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“THEY TOO SHALL PASS: A JOURNEY THROUGH CARING FOR ADULT TRANSGENDER PATIENTS”
CLASS OVERVIEW
This CE will allow providers to gain a solid foundation regarding transgender healthcare and the skills necessary to provide healthcare for transgender patients in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment
EDUCATIONAL/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Recognize and apply gender confirming and gender-nonconforming terminology to current practice
2. Review epidemiology of the LGBTQIA+ population
3. Design a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for patients within the LGBTQI... |
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10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Disease Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 30 years, our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. This year, CEC is pleased to host the 10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity, & Metabolic Disease Conference to be held in San Diego, California at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on April 25-27, 2025.
Program Objectives
As a result of this conference, participants will be able to:
Diagnose and identify ... |
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Updates on the Evolving Role of Multidisciplinary Care Teams for the Management of Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Target Audience
These educational activities are designed for neurologists, pediatric neurologists, global pharmacists, specialty nurses, genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and other physicians involved in multidisciplinary care teams for DMD management.
Program Overview
This enduring activity focuses on improving the care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with regard to effective diagnosis, referral, and treatment. Additionally, the faculty will aim to present stan... |
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Exploring New Treatment Advances for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency in Adults
STATEMENT OF NEED
Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a rare, hereditary lysosomal storage disease with multisystemic manifestations, including splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, interstitial lung disease, dyslipidemia, bone marrow and lymph node involvement, and sometimes neurological and peripheral nerve involvement. While the most severe form of ASMD, infantile neurovisceral ASMD, results in death in early childhood, chronic forms of ASMD have more prolonged survival but are associated w... |
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Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Advances in Nutritional Management
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Registered Dietitians.
Program Overview
Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) are characterized by acute crises of energy production and chronic energy deficiency during times of physiologic stress and fasting. Clinical complications include recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis, weakness, hepatic dysfunction, severe hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia, and cardiomyopathy. Despite a traditional diet therapy,... |
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Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Classification and Treatment Landscape of Secondary AML Subtypes: Modeling Best Practices for Early Identification and Individualized Care
Are you optimally treating secondary AML subtypes per latest evidence on selection of therapies? To optimize treatment, clinicians must not only have current knowledge of the up-to-date classification and risk stratification strategies, but the operational frameworks to effectively translate this latest evidence into treatment selection practices. Assess your current practices, review the latest evidence and best practices shared by leaders in the field, and create your own action plan to ensu... |
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29th Annual Hypertension, Diabetes & Dyslipidemia Conference
Combine medical education and southern charm at the 29th Annual Hypertension, Diabetes, & Dyslipidemia Conference, happening from June 18-20, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA. Immerse yourself in a dynamic CME-accredited program, garnering 15.25 credits, designed to address the complexities of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Join healthcare professionals in the historic setting of Savannah, where centuries-old tradition will meet modern clinical insights, creating a tru... |
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Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + (online streaming & flash drive formats)
Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + highlights the latest therapies, procedures and diagnostics in primary care, women’s health and behavioral medicine. This best practices review addresses the educational needs of primary care clinicians who must stay abreast of current research and treatments in a wide range of disciplines. Physicians, nurses and physician assistants will all benefit from Cleveland Clinic’s expert analysis of essential subjects in primary care.
Worth 21 AMA PRA Catego... |
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Codependency: Causes, Consequences and Cures
In this course, the author offers in-depth and in-person strategies for therapists to use in working with clients who present with the characteristic behavior patterns of codependency. Clients are usually unaware of the underlying codependency that is often responsible for the symptoms they’re suffering. Starting with emphasis on the delicate process of building a caring therapeutic relationship with these clients, the author guides readers through the early shame-inducing parenting styles t... |
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Communication with Elders
Communication with Elders is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides an overview of aging changes that affect communication, dysfunctional communication habits to avoid, and strategies for appropriate communication with elders.
Effective, appropriate communication with elders is important for many reasons. For speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists, communication is the foundation of service delivery. Communication is required for assessment of the perso... |
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Dysphagia: The Team Approach to Best Practice
Dysphagia: The Team Approach to Best Practice is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course that focuses on the interdisciplinary team approach to identifying, treating and managing dysphagia.
Dysphagia is a wide spread problem in the elderly, with many going untreated. Older adults are at an increased risk due to having many factors that lead to swallowing difficulties. Some of these are a diagnosis of stroke, dementia, pneumonia and Parkinson’s disease. Many have generalized weakn... |
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Improving Intelligibility in Apraxia and Dysarthria - Pam Marshalla, MA, CCC-SLP
This seminar presents material on the process of improving intelligibility in children with severe apraxia and dysarthria, and other causes of severe expressive speech disorder. Pam Marshalla discusses practical ways to facilitate intelligibility through the development of a vowels, diphthongs, prosody, oral-nasal resonance, consonants, and phonological processes common in children with motor speech disorders. Lecture and small group activities will be used during this very practical presentat... |
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Supporting Children with Dyslexia
Supporting Children with Dyslexia is a 6-hour online (text-based) continuing education (CE) course that discusses the signs, types, and causes of dyslexia, offering practical strategies for supporting children with literacy skills.
Most experts agree that dyslexia is characterized by, “marked difficulties with word reading, decoding, and spelling as evidenced by low accuracy and/or fluency on standardized assessments. There is also a general agreement that these difficulties should be inc... |
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A Closer Look at Down Syndrome and Dysphagia - Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP
When addressing feeding and swallowing concerns with an infant, toddler, or young child who has Down Syndrome, professionals and caregivers should be aware of some common anatomical considerations that can impede their little one’s progress towards being a successful eater and drinker. This 60 min course will explain signs and symptoms of common anatomical concerns that negatively impact this unique populations ability for PO, some of the more frequently occurring disorders/diagnoses, and w... |
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Comprehensive Dysphagia - Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP
Comprehensive Dysphagia Interventions: The Esophagus, Acid Reflux Disease, Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia, Free Water Protocols, Oral Hygiene, Xerostomia and Meds & Dysphagia
Swallowing doesn't end at the pharynx. As such, comprehensive dysphagia interventions cannot consist solely of muscle exercises, maneuvers, compensatory postures, and diet modifications. To ensure the highest quality of care is achieved, dysphagia clinicians must consider other factors that contribute to swallowing... |
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Dysphagia Therapy in Adult Settings: Providing Skilled Services and Documentation - Amber B. Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP
Documentation of skilled services has never been more crucial for appropriate reimbursement. Attendees at this session will identify and analyze the provision of skilled services to patients with dysphagia. Participants will be educated on Medicare and insurance guidelines, including writing appropriate goals and skilled daily notes. |
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Back to Basics: Typical Swallowing Physiology in Adults - Rik Lemoncello, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about typical aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing in adults and older adults. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on typical adult swallowing, and is appropriate for SLP, OT, dietary, nursing, and other medical clinicians involved with interprofessional management of dysphagia. Information covered will include review of sensory and motor control of swallowing, timing and neurological ... |
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Clinical Swallowing Evaluation for Adults - Dr. Rik Lemoncello
This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about conducting and interpreting a clinical swallowing evaluation for adults in typical medical settings. This course will not discuss specific diagnoses or complex conditions such as tracheostomy/ventilator dependence. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on the purpose, procedures, observable signs/symptoms, and nature of recommendations that result from a clinical swallowing evaluation for adult ... |
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Pediatric Dysphagia for the Medically Complex Infant, Toddler, Child - Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP
The ability to eat with peers in during snack time, or participate in family mealtimes may be the norm for the general population, however there is a subset of the pediatric population that does not have the ability to independently or safely engage in these activities of daily living due to the presence and severity of their oropharyngeal dysphagia. This 6 hour course is designed to educate attendees on the intricate interplay of the pediatric Brain-Mouth-Gut connection and how errors in thi... |
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Voice, Breathing, and Digestion: The Triad Relationship and its Holistic Treatment - Ellen Friedman, MA, CCC-SLP
Digestive issues are responsible for many of the breathing and voice deficits we see in infants, children, and adults. While Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease affects millions of Americans, its serious illness potential is widely misunderstood. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a high contributor to esophageal, throat, oral,. And lung cancers, COPD, pnuemonia, nasal-sinus issues,and dysphonia. This workshop will outline the intricate relationship between GERD, breathing, and voice, for patients... |
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Banishing Basic “Feeding” Myths in the World of Pediatrics
In this lively episode, Michelle is joined by the lovely Miss Erin Forward, MS CF-SLP, formally of Rochester, NY, to bust some of our pre-conceived myths regarding treatment of “feeding” disorders in the pediatric world. Defining the etiology of the dysphagia, the confusion of utilization of EBP strategies with adults and how EBP can often become misplaced when treating pediatrics is discussed, as well as some of our favorite resources to develop our EBP for pediatrics is discussed. It... |
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