Stroke and Neurological Emergencies Summit

This one day workshop will address the pre-hospital and hospital management of patients with strokes and other time critical neurological conditions, including seizures, traumatic brain injury, and post resuscitation care. It will combine blast presentations (20 minute talks) with small group, high-fidelity adult and pediatric simulations, use of standardized patients, and interactive case presentations.

For more information, please contact Michael Bentley//269-337-6600//[email protected]

Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, WMed UpJohn Campus, Kalamazoo, MI

1. Describe the clinical features of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and how structured clinical assessment tools can be used to identify an large-vessel from a non-large-vessel occlusion stroke.
2. Describe the clinical indications, contraindications, and critical time intervals for initiation of pharmacologic and device therapies in acute ischemic stroke.
3. Describe the essential best practices and underlying rationale associated with managing time-critical neurological emergencies of seizures, traumatic brain injuries, and post-cardiac arrest anoxic encephalopathy.
4. Given a standardized patient simulating clinical features of a stroke or stroke-mimic, demonstrate the ability to use the FAST-VAN stroke screen and determine if large-vessel occlusion is likely or unlikely.
5. Given a high-fidelity adult or pediatric simulator and working in teams of 4-5, demonstrate through simulated care, the ability to manage patients with acute traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic stroke with seizure, and pediatric seizures.

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 5.50 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), APA CE Credits (5.50 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (5.50 hours), General Attendance (5.50 hours), IPCE Credit (5.50 hours), Other Learner Attendance (5.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.