Volume 79, Number 2, July 10, 2012
About this course
- Released: 07/09/2012
- Expires: 07/10/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Barsuk et al, the participant should be able to:
• Describe the baseline competency of experienced neurology residents to perform lumbar punctures
• Discuss the improvement seen as a result of simulation-based mastery learning as compared to traditional approaches
• Discuss the predictive value of experience and self-confidence with respect to lumbar puncture performance skills
Core Competencies:
The article by Barsuk et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Méneret et al, the participant should be able to:
• Briefly describe the protein product of the proline-rich transmembrane protein 2 (PRRT2) gene
• State what percentage of patients with infantile convulsions with choreoathetosis syndrome or paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) have mutations in PRRT2
• Describe any differences between PKD patients with and without a mutation in PRRT2
Core Competencies:
The article by Méneret et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical knowledge
Author Disclosures
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD, has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians; Paul Schulz, MD, has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
