13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Health Care Professionals Day - LIVESTREAM (VIRTUAL ONLY)

October 21, 2022

LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance

Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute 

This program is designed to familiarize health care professionals, including neurologists and non-neurologists, regarding clinical presentations and evaluation of patients with acquired neuromuscular junction disorders, such as myasthenia gravis and Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome, to enable care providers the ability to diagnose and manage the myasthenic patient in the acute and ambulatory care settings and minimize disease morbidity and mortality.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPE

FEE

Internal (Houston Methodist)

 

          Physician (Houston Methodist, HMPAQ member, or HMCC ACO PCP member)

$20

          Other Health Care Professional

$10

External (Non-Houston Methodist) 

 
          Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$125

          Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$40

          Other Health Care Professional

$20

          Resident / Fellow / Student (No CME, internal/external)

Free

          All Others

Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Emergency medicine physicians, ophthalmologists, internal medicine, pulmonologist, general neurologist, NM neurologists, RN, NPs, PA’s and allied health professionals (RT’s, Speech therapists, Social work, EMT)

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
• Explain the clinical presentations and progression of myasthenic syndromes and associated comorbidities
• Discuss current and emerging therapies for the symptomatic and disease treatment of these disorders
• Describe emerging therapies and research outcomes for these and related disorders
• Apply a working algorithm to facilitate more effective management of the patient

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.16 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 3.16 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 3.50 Occupational Therapy
    13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Health Care Professionals Day - LIVESTREAM (VIRTUAL ONLY) is a TOTA Approved Course from Thu, 09/22/2022 - 6:00am to Mon, 11/21/2022 - 6:00am
  • 3.50 Physical Therapy
    This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
  • 2.58 Respiratory Therapists
    This program has been approved for a maximum of 2.58 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063
  • 3.00 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.00 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Speech Language Pathologists
    This program has been approved for 3.50 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Course opens: 
09/22/2022
Course expires: 
11/21/2022
Event starts: 
10/21/2022 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/21/2022 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$125.00
Part of: 
13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Health Care Professionals Day
Add to calendar: 
 
Friday, October 21, 2022  
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcomeSheetal Shroff, MD
8:10 AMOverview of Myasthenia GravisSheetal Shroff, MD
8:50 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:00 AMManagement of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis from the Perspective of the Health Care ProviderAshley Anderson, MD
9:30 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:40 AMBREAK 
10:00 AMCurrent and Future Treatments Myasthenia GravisAmanda Guidon, MD
11:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
11:30 PMAdjournment
   
   
Saturday, October 22, 2022  
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcomeSheetal Shroff, MD
8:05 AMOverview of Myasthenia GravisSheetal Shroff, MD
8:35 AMQ & A Discussion 
8:45 AMManagement of Acute Exacerbations and Crisis Ashley Anderson, MD
9:15 AMQ & A Discussion 
9:25 AMRespiratory Issues in Myasthenic Disease and Management  Michelle Cao, MD
10:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
10:10 AMBREAK 
10:30 AMNavigating the ER: From the perspective of the ER physician and NeurologistAmanda Guidon, MD
11:00 AMQ & A Discussion 
11:10 AMCurrent and Future Treatments Myasthenia GravisEricka Greene, MD
11:40 AMQ & A Discussion 
12:00 PMAdjournment
LIVESTREAM (Virtual)

 

 

COURSE DIRECTORS

 

Ericka Green, MD, FAAN

The Sumner Family Chair in Neuromuscular Research, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Program Director, Neurology Residency and Neuromuscular Medicine Residency, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College

 

Sheetal Shroff, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute
Assistant Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College

 

GUEST FACULTY

 

Michelle Cao, MD

Neurology & Neurological Sciences Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences- Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine

 

Amanda Guidon, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Program Director, Partners Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
Director, MGH Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital

 

HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY

 

Ashley Anderson, MD, MPH

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology
Neuromuscular Clinic
Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology

Physicians

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. *

 

Nurses

Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

Houston Methodist will provide up to 3.16 contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend each session in its entirety and complete the corresponding items on the evaluation tool. *

 

Respiratory Care

This activity has been approved for 3.41 CEUs pending approval by the American Association for Respiratory Care. *

 

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 7.0 total CCUs for PTs

and PTAs if attendance is recorded both days. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5.

 

Occupational Therapists

This activity has been approved for 7.0 hours of OT Education by The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5

 

Speech-Language Pathologists

This program has been approved for 7.0 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA) if attendance is recorded both days. Friday CCUs total 3.5. Saturday CCUs total 3.5.

 

Social Workers

Houston Methodist designates this activity for 3.5 CEUs for the first day, 3.5 CEUs for the second day, and a total 7.0 CEUs if attended both days for social work. This offering complies with section 781.509 of the rules of The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners www.bhec.texas.gov

 

*CE credits for CME, CNE and RT will only be awarded for attending the Health Care Professionals Day Conference on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.16 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 3.16 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 3.50 Occupational Therapy
    13th Annual Myasthenia Gravis Conference: Health Care Professionals Day - LIVESTREAM (VIRTUAL ONLY) is a TOTA Approved Course from Thu, 09/22/2022 - 6:00am to Mon, 11/21/2022 - 6:00am
  • 3.50 Physical Therapy
    This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
  • 2.58 Respiratory Therapists
    This program has been approved for a maximum of 2.58 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063
  • 3.00 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.00 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Speech Language Pathologists
    This program has been approved for 3.50 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Price

Cost:
$125.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button. 
  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPE

FEE

Internal (Houston Methodist)

 

          Physician (Houston Methodist, HMPAQ member, or HMCC ACO PCP member)

$20

          Other Health Care Professional

$10

External (Non-Houston Methodist) 

 
          Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$125

          Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$40

          Other Health Care Professional

$20

          Resident / Fellow / Student (No CME, internal/external)

Free

          All Others

Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.