Movement Disorders
An Overview of Drug-Induced Movement Disorders

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Activity Dates: 04/30/2012 - 04/30/2015

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Session Summary

This 2-hour, 2-part interactive presentation provides an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive review of drug-induced movement disorders for both new practitioners and experienced clinicians alike. Utilize movement disorder rating scales to be able to recognize and evaluate the signs and symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Hone your clinical assessment skills with CPNP Movement Disorder DVD speakers Roger W. Sommi, Jr., and Steven C. Stoner in hour two of this session offering application of concepts via cases.

 

Course Requirements

You will proceed through the following steps to satisfactorily complete this course:

  • Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
  • Complete the post-test at the end of the activity no later than the closing activity date. (login first)
  • Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity. (login first)
  • Receive a passing grade (60%).
  • Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by CPNP to CPE Monitor. (login first)

This session was presented live at the 2012 CPNP Annual Meeting. A PDF file of the slides and audio of the speaker’s presentation is provided. ACPE transcripts can be retrieved by participants online at cpnp.org and the credit will be automatically submitted to your account at CPE Monitor shortly after the evaluation is completed.

Faculty Information and Disclosures

Roger W. Sommi, Jr., PharmD, FCCP, BCPP
Steven C. Stoner, PharmD, BCPP

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Learning Objectives

  1. Compare and contrast the primary drug-induced movement disorders.
  2. Describe the common rating scales used in clinical practice including the AIMS, DISCUS, Simpson-Angus Scale, and Barnes Akathisia Scale.
  3. Describe the physical manifestations and examination procedures of the primary movement disorders.
  4. Discuss how rating scales for movement disorders can be applied to medication monitoring in the clinical setting.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 04/30/2012 - 04/30/2015
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE Number: 0284-9999-12-007-H04-P (Knowledge)
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE credit is accepted for certification renewal.

ACPE Credit

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

CME Credit

Sponsored by the University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists. ACCME credit is no longer available for this course.

Nursing Credit

ACPE and ACCME approved contact hours are accepted for ANCC Certification Renewal (as quoted on the ANCC website):  “Other health disciplines' continuing education hours may be used if the content is applicable to your area of certification. ACPE and ACCME are specifically listed as approved credit types.

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