Resources for Allied Health Professionals 

Palliative Care in Movement Disorders

On Demand

60 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

1119<span style="line-height:107%;">This module provides an in-depth knowledge about approaches to achieve holistic palliative care in Movement Disorders. The module gives an overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches used in palliative medicine for patients with Movement Disorders and outlines different strategies to support patients and care partners.</span>Care Models, Palliative care and HospiceVeronica Bruno, MD, MPH601.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1119/Palliative-Care-in-Movement-Disordershttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-48-001-Palliative-care-202x108908985.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/05INTERACT-48-001-Palliative-care-734x404391847.jpg2026-06-17T00:00:002029-06-17T00:00:00<p><strong>ACCREDITATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of 1 <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade;</em>. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FACULTY DISCLOSURE</strong></p><p>All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by the ACCME) over the last 24 months. Disclosure information is available <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Final%20Disclosure%20Block_Palliative%20Care%20in%20Movement%20Disorders_17062026092124.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SATISFACTORY COMPLETION</strong></p><p>Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed in the Accreditation Statement, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your board requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATEMENT</strong></p><p>All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.</p>MDS Education<p><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>FACULTY</strong></span></p><p>Veronica Bruno, MD, MPH - University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><p>1. Identify the importance of palliative care in movement disorders.</p><p>2. Structure a comprehensive pallaitive care consultation.</p><p>3. Identify and manage common challenges in advanced movement disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></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>0/Courses/Palliative-Care-in-Movement-Disorders.htmPalliative Care in Movement Disorders2026-06-17T12:01:11.99000Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandPalliative care and Hospice

Real World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series

Live Online

Sep 24, 2026 - Nov 24, 2026

1122The MDS-PAS Real World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series is a 3-part series occurring from September 2026 - November 2026 organized in collaboration with affiliate and national societies within the MDS-PAS. Each session will cover a foundational topic in the field of Movement Disorders using interactive case presentations and discussion. After the case is presented there will be a series of polling questions about the case, followed by a panel discussion of MDS-PAS identified experts.<br /><br /><p><strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;">SESSION 1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE</span></strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;">: September 23, 2026</span></p>Ataxias, Care Models, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders Emergencies, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Pediatrics, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Stiff Person syndrome (SPS), Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)3600.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1122/MDS-PAS-Real-World-Cases-in-Movement-Disorders:-An-Interactive-Online-Serieshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/24PASSERIE_202x108621269.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26PASSERIE_734x404-(002)531386.jpg2026-09-24T00:00:002026-11-24T00:00:00<p><br></p><p><br></p>MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26PASSERIES%20Course%20Schedule_11062026041706.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_23012024043738.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SESSION DATES</strong></p><p><strong>Session 1: Movement Disorders Emergencies: September 24, 2026, 19:00-21:15 EST</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Session 2: Treatable Metabolic Movement Disorders: October 22, 2026, 19:00-<strong>21:15 EST</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Session 3: Paraneoplastic and Cancer Treatment Related Movement Disorders: November 24, 2026, 19:00-<strong>21:15 EST</strong></strong></p><p><br><em>To convert to your local time, please click here:&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REGISTRATION FEES</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp; $0 USD</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$25 USD</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em><br></span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Identify and describe key phenomenology in movement disorders, differentiate between typical and atypical presentations of hypokinetic, hyperkinetic, functional, and autoimmune movement disorders</li><li>Identify the most common movement disorders emergencies and summarize the treatment algorisms in each situation</li><li>Apply diagnostic tools and clinical investigations to complex movement disorder cases</li><li>Engage in interactive case-based discussions to refine diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorders specialists, general neurologists, fellows, residents, occupational therapists, and physician assistants.</p>0/Courses/Real-World-Cases-in-Movement-Disorders-An-Interactive-Online-Series.htmReal World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series2026-06-12T12:01:09.49000Live OnlineAtaxiasChorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD)Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesiaDystoniaFreezing of Gait (FOG)Functional Movement DisordersGait &amp; Balance DisordersGenetic &amp; Hereditary DisordersLewy-body dementia (LBD)Movement Disorders EmergenciesMultiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)MyoclonusParkinson's Disease (PD)PediatricsProgressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)Rare/Uncommon Movement DisordersRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)Stiff Person syndrome (SPS)Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS)Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)

From Guidelines to Action: Movement Disorders Care Through Regional and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

In-Person

Miami

Nov 07, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1115<p>From Guidelines to Action: Movement Disorders Care Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration is an educational program presented by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). This course provides an overview of current best practices in the management and care of patients with movement disorders, with a focus on translating clinical guidelines into practical, real-world applications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Participants will explore strategies for improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary teamwork and shared clinical decision-making. The program highlights common challenges across diverse care settings and offers practical tools to strengthen collaboration among all members of the care team.</p>Advanced Practice Provider, Anxiety/Depression, Autonomic Dysfunction, Care Models, Clinical Trials, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Deep brain stimulation, Exercise, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Genetics, Impulse Control Disorders, Infusion therapy, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-invasive stimulation, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Nursing, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Palliative care and Hospice, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Psychosis, Sensory disorders, Sexual Health, Sleep Disorders, Social Work, Speech Disorders, Speech Therapy, Telemedicine, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Surgical79518.75https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1115/MDS-PAS-From-Guidelines-to-Action:-Movement-Disorders-Care-Through-Regional-and-Multidisciplinary-Collaborationhttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26PASAHP_202x108817585.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26PASAHP_734x404273991.jpg2026-11-07T06:45:002026-11-08T14:00:00Miami, FloridaMDS Education<p><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26PASAHP%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_09062026083401.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1781011535696_09062026082535.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26PASAHP%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_09062026083401.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://form.jotform.com/261595066377165" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="112" height="112" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1781011535716_09062026082536.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://form.jotform.com/261595066377165" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_09062026083742.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1781011535736_09062026082536.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_09062026083742.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of June 8, 2026&nbsp;</em></p><p><em><strong>Travel Bursary Deadline:</strong></em><em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em>September 18<em>, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$250 USD<br><strong>Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong>&nbsp;$175 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$450 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy &amp; Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></p><p>AC Hotel Miami Dadeland</p><p>7695 N Kendall Dr</p><p>Miami, FL, United States</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Critically review current best practices in the diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary management of Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and other movement disorders</p><p>2. Identify common motor, cognitive, behavioral, speech, swallowing, and quality-of-life challenges experienced by individuals living with movement disorders</p><p>3. Discuss the roles of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals in the evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients with movement disorders across diverse care settings</p><p>4. Apply practical strategies to improve patient outcomes through collaborative care, shared clinical decision-making, and evidence-based interventions</p><p>5. Describe emerging approaches and evolving therapies in movement disorders care, including surgical therapies, genetics, precision medicine, and rehabilitation-based interventions</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, clinical fellows, neurology residents, allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.</p>Miami0/Courses/From-Guidelines-to-Action-Movement-Disorders-Care-Through-Regional-and-Multidisciplinary-Collaboration.htmFrom Guidelines to Action: Movement Disorders Care Through Regional and Multidisciplinary Collaboration2026-06-09T15:01:05.31700Foundational / BeginnerIn-PersonAdvanced Practice ProviderAnxiety/DepressionAutonomic DysfunctionClinical TrialsCognitive impairment/DementiaComplementary and Alternative MedicineDeep brain stimulationExerciseFocused UltrasoundGene TherapiesGeneticsImpulse Control DisordersInfusion therapyNeuropsychiatric symptomsNon-invasive stimulationNursingNutritional TherapyOccupational TherapyPalliative care and HospicePediatricsPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Therapy/PhysiotherapyPrimary CarePsychiatryPsychology/PsychotherapyPsychosisSensory disordersSexual HealthSleep DisordersSocial WorkSpeech DisordersSpeech TherapyTelemedicine

MDS Case Presentation: The Venn Diagram of Movement Disorders, Epilepsy and Genetics

On Demand

15 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

944This brief 15 minute case presentation will provide the learner with an opportunity to accept the role of a decisive clinician regarding a clinical case involving movement disorders, epilepsy, and genetics.Basal Ganglia, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Etiology & Pathophysiology, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Medications for motor symptoms, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Other Movement Disorders, Rating Scales, Therapies-PharmacologicalDarius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD150.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/944/MDS-Case-Presentation:-The-Venn-Diagram-of-Movement-Disorders,-Epilepsy-and-Geneticshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/Case-based-Series866197.jpg2026-05-20T00:00:002029-05-20T00:00:00MDS Education<p><strong>FACULTY</strong></p><p>Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD - Boston Children&#39;s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Develop a step-by-step diagnostic approach to a wide spectrum of movement disorders based on clinical history, phenomenology and investigation findings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, other health professionals, researchers, policy makers from throughout the world, both MDS members and non-members, who interact with patients living with Movement Disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></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>0/Courses/MDS-Case-Presentation-The-Venn-Diagram-of-Movement-Disorders-Epilepsy-and-Genetics.htmMDS Case Presentation: The Venn Diagram of Movement Disorders, Epilepsy and Genetics2026-05-20T00:01:45.55000Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandBasal GangliaBiomarkersDrug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesiaDystoniaGenetic &amp; Hereditary DisordersGeneticsMedications for motor symptomsNeuroimagingNeuropathologyRating Scales