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Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's Disease

Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's Disease

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Course

Learn to manage Parkinson’s disease medications effectively with this activity. Refresh your understanding of its pathophysiology, drug targets, classes of antiparkinson's drugs, clinical use, and adverse effects.

Nationally & state accredited

Pharmacy

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease

  2. Discuss the motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease

  3. Explain the targets and strategy for treating Parkinson’s disease

  4. Discuss the pharmacology and clinical use of the different classes of drugs used in Parkinson's disease


Course description

Clinicians, especially pharmacists, are highly trained to manage the complex medication regimens of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Adequate attention is required in managing Parkinson’s medications and side effects. Otherwise, symptoms can become poorly controlled, and the patient’s condition can deteriorate easily. Accordingly, clinicians’ knowledge needs to be up-to-date on the recent discoveries and clinical guidelines in the management of Parkinson’s disease.

This activity will provide a refresher on the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease and help them understand and identify the biological targets for drug intervention. It will also discuss the different classes of antiparkinson’s drugs, their clinical use, and their adverse effects.


Course content

  • Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson’s Disease

  • Faculty Bio

  • Disclosures

  • Learning Objectives

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Medication-induced Parkinsonism

  • Etiology

  • Pathophysiology

  • Strategy for Treatment

  • L-DOPA

  • Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)

  • Levodopa/Carbidopa inhalation powder (Inbrija)

  • Levodopa/Carbidopa Intestinal Gel

  • Adverse Effects

  • Response Fluctuations

  • Levodopa Holiday

  • Levodopa Drug Interactions

  • Dopamine Receptor Agonists

  • Pramipexole

  • Ropinirole

  • Bromocriptine

  • Pergolide

  • Apomorphine

  • COMT Inhibitors

  • Entacapone

  • MAO Inhibitors: Selegiline

  • MAO Inhibitors: Rasagiline (Azilect)

  • MAO Inhibitors: Safinamide (Xadago)

  • Glutamate Receptors Antagonists: Amantadine

  • Anticholinergics

  • Istradefylline (Nourianz)

  • Key Takeaways

  • Thank You!


Course details

Release Date05/06/2024
Expiration Date05/06/2027
Review Date05/26/2027
ACPE UAN0657-0000-22-108-H01-P 0657-0000-22-108-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-1205188
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 016
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

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Tamer E. FandyRPh, BCGP, PhD

Dr. Fandy is both a pharmacist and a pharmaceutical scientist. He practiced pharmacy in Maryland, Vermont, and West Virginia and is currently a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP). He obtained his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Southern California and the University of Maryland, respectively. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Albany College of Pharmacy in 2010 and then joined the school of pharmacy at the University of Charleston in 2016, where he serves as the Professor & Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences. Dr. Fandy is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology, and his research focuses on oncology, pharmacology, and experimental therapeutics.


Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Licensed Mental Health CounselorCertified Addiction Counselor IIDental TherapistLicensed Professional Clinical CounselorSpeech-Language Pathology InternClinical Laboratory TechnicianCertified Respiratory TherapistAutonomous Advanced Practice Registered NurseSpeech-Language Pathologist - SAOccupational Therapy AssistantAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersPharmacistSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantCertified Nurse MidwifeSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerLicensed Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Social WorkerHealth Access DentistNursing Assistive PersonnelCertified Addiction Counselor ILicensed Clinical Marriage and Family TherapistExpanded Function Dental AssistantRegistered Respiratory TherapistDental HygienistCertified Nurse AidesExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryAdvanced Dental AssistantRegistered Nurse PractitionerAdvanced Practice NursesAthletic TrainerOccupational TherapistClinical Laboratory TechnologistClinical Laboratory DirectorLicensed Addiction Counselor SupervisorForensic Nurse-CSACertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPsychiatric NursePhysical Therapy AssistantClinical Nurse SpecialistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Professional CounselorDentistRegistered NurseLicensed Nursing AssistantPhysical TherapistAdvanced Practice Registered NursePublic Health NurseLicensed Vocational NurseLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternDental TechnicianLicensed Masters Social WorkerCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorLicensed Addiction CounselorRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareDental LabCertified Nurse SpecialistRespiratory Care PractitionerSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Social Worker DualRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRegistered Social Worker AssistantDenturistLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorRegistered Dental AssistantGeneral DentistPharmacy TechnicianLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeDental Assistant RadiographerClinical Laboratory SupervisorChemical Dependency CounselorChemical Dependency Counselor AssistantLicensed Professional Counselor SupervisorSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeDental Assistant

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's Disease", provides 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor II, Dental Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Health Access Dentist, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Certified Addiction Counselor I, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Certified Nurse Aides, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Licensed Addiction Counselor Supervisor, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Dental Technician, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Dental Lab, Certified Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Denturist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.


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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Tamer E. Fandy, RPh, BCGP, PhD - Content Expert and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner

  • Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection


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