Resources for Allied Health Professionals 

Huntington’s Disease: Motor Symptoms and Treatment

Jun 01, 2018 - Jan 30, 2027

Foundational / Beginner

138Huntington’s Disease: Motor Symptoms and TreatmentThe MDS Huntington's Disease: Motor Symptoms and Treatment course will provide a comprehensive overview of the motor symptoms and treatment of Huntington's disease.452018-06-01https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/138/Huntington’s-Disease:-Motor-Symptoms-and-Treatmenthttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-05-001177638.png2018-06-01T00:00:002027-01-30T00:00:00<p>This activity is intended for students, residents, neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, and other health professionals.</p><p>The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on motor Symptoms and treatment of Huntington&#39;s disease.</p><p>Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:</p><p>1. List the motor manifestations of Huntington&#39;s disease</p><p>2. List current treatment options for the motor symptoms of Huntington&#39;s disease</p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p><p>Rasheda El-Nazer, MD - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, United States</p><p>Michael J. Soileau, MD - Texas Movement Disorder Specialists PLLC, Georgetown, Texas, United States</p>MDS Education<p>Ericka Blackford</p>Rasheda El Nazer, MD ; Michael J. Soileau, MD0.000/Courses/Huntingtons-Disease-Motor-Symptoms-and-Treatment1.htm2024-04-29T12:00:17.71000Foundational / BeginnerOnline

Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Myoclonus, Chorea, and Tremor

Jul 01, 2018 - Jan 16, 2027

Experienced / Intermediate

135Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Myoclonus, Chorea, and TremorThe MDS Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Myoclonus, Chorea, and Tremor course will provide a comprehensive overview of drug-induced myoclonus, chorea, and tremor.452018-07-01https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/135/Drug-induced-Movement-Disorders:-Myoclonus,-Chorea,-and-Tremorhttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-07-001187842.png2018-07-01T00:00:002027-01-16T00:00:00<p>This activity is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.</p><p>The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on drug-induced myoclonus, chorea, and tremor.</p><p>Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Describe the clinical presentation and syndromes associated with drug-induced hyperkinetic movements: myoclonus, asterixis, chorea, and tremor</p><p>2. List the common medications associated with drug-induced hyperkinetic movements: myoclonus, asterixis, chorea, and tremor</p><p>3. List the relevant diagnostic investigations and treatment options for drug-induced myoclonus, chorea, and tremor</p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p><p>Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD - UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Gainesville, Florida, United States</p><p>Tiago Teodoro, MD - St. George&#39;s University of London, Twickenham, United Kingdom</p>MDS Education<p>Ericka Blackford</p>Adolfo Ramirez Zamora, MD ; Tiago Teodoro, MD0.000/Courses/Drug-induced-Movement-Disorders-Myoclonus-Chorea-and-Tremor1.htm2024-03-19T12:00:11.87000Experienced / IntermediateOnline

Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Tardive Syndromes

Sep 01, 2018 - Jan 16, 2027

Experienced / Intermediate

136Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Tardive SyndromesThe MDS Drug-induced Movement Disorders: Tardive Syndromes course will provide a comprehensive overview of drug-induced tardive syndromes.452018-09-01https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/136/Drug-induced-Movement-Disorders:-Tardive-Syndromeshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-08-001560656.png2018-09-01T00:00:002027-01-16T00:00:00<p>This activity is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.</p><p>The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on drug-induced tardive syndromes.</p><p>Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Identify the diagnostic criteria and clinical presentations of tardive syndromes</p><p>2. Evaluate the pathophysiology and offending drugs</p><p>3. Evaluate therapeutic management</p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p><p>Sara Schaefer, MD - Yale School of Medicine, Guilford, Connecticut, United States</p><p>Santiago Perez-Lloret, MD, PhD - National Research Council, Buenos Aires, Argentina</p>MDS Education<p>Ericka Blackford</p>Sara Schaefer, MD ; Santiago Perez Lloret, MD, PhD0.000/Courses/Drug-induced-Movement-Disorders-Tardive-Syndromes1.htm2024-03-07T12:00:10.57300Experienced / IntermediateOnline

Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Acute Dystonia and Akathisia

Sep 07, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025

525Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Acute Dystonia and Akathisia<p>The MDS course Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Acute Dystonia and Akathisia will provide a comprehensive overview of acute dystonia and akathisia including the medications that cause each disorder, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the treatment options available.</p>602017-09-07https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/525/Drug-Induced-Movement-Disorders:-Acute-Dystonia-and-Akathisiahttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-23-001236273.png2017-09-07T00:00:002025-04-30T00:00:00<p>This module is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.</p><p><span style="color:#1f1f1f;">This interactive module provides learners with information regarding acute dystonia and akathisia including the medications that cause each disorder, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the treatment options available.</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:</span><br>1. List the common medications and describe the clinical presentation and risk factors that cause acute dystonic reactions and akathisia<br>2. Explain the current theories regarding pathophysiology of acute dystonic reactions and akathisia<br><span style="color:#1f1f1f;">3. List current treatment options for acute dystonic reactions and akathisia</span></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p><p>Daniel Martinez-Ramirez, MD - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA</p><p>Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD -&nbsp;University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA</p><p>Elena Cecilia Rosca, MD, PhD -&nbsp;Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy,&nbsp;Timi?oara, Romania</p>MDS Education<p>Nick Bauman</p>Daniel Martinez-Ramirez, MD0.000/Courses/Drug-Induced-Movement-Disorders-Acute-Dystonia-and-Akathisia.htm2023-10-17T12:00:22.08000Online