36th Prader Willi Syndrome Association Medical and Scientific Conference

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Overview

36th National Prader Willi Syndrome Association Medical and Scientific Conference

For more information, please contact Dr. James Loker:  lokerj@bronsonhg.org


Target Audience
Specialties - Academic/Research, Anesthesiology, Dentist, Emergency Medicine, EMS, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Medical Assistants, Medical Examiner, Neurology, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Pulmonary Disease, Social Work, Surgical Specialties, Vascular Surgery

Date & Location
Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 24, 2021, 6:00 PM


Objectives
  1. Describe evidence-based therapies for the treatment of anxiety in PWS
  2. Explain the effect of Covid pandemic on the health and mental well being of individuals with PWS
  3. Explain respiratory complications and sleep disordered breathing in PWS with methods to evaluate and treat
  4. Describe how PWS is treated in other countries
  5. List reasons for growth hormone treatment in PWS and needs for continued treatment with GH in adults with PWS
  6. Describe the role of telemedicine in the care of individuals with PWS

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and National Prader Willi Syndrome Association. 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 10.0 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 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  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 10.0 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 10.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 10.0 APA CE Credits.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), Other Learner Attendance (5.50 hours), Other Learner Attendance (5.50 hours), General Attendance (5.50 hours), General Attendance (5.50 hours), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) (5.50 hours), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) (5.50 hours), IPCE Credit (5.00 hours), IPCE Credit (5.50 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (5.50 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (5.50 hours), APA CE Credits (5.50 hours), APA CE Credits (5.50 hours)