Post-course attendees can assess emerging technologies and treatment paradigms for spine, vascular, and critical/acute care, including pharmacology, in a variety of neurosurgical conditions. They can also compare and contrast alternative tests and medications for a variety of conditions and be an effective preceptor to assist their neurosurgeons/advanced practitioner team.
2023 Registrants: Thank you for attending. We hope you found value in this unique learning experience. Your on-demand content will be available from September 22 - November 17, 2023 and your course recordings will be available October 6 - November 17, 2023.
On-demand content will be available to registrants from September 22 - November 17. Course recordings will be available to registrants from October 6 - November 17.
CME for the combination of the live event and on-demand sessions are available through NeuroU.
Check back in early 2024 for new and exciting advanced practitioner opportunities.
All times for the course are listed in Central Standard Time (CST)
| ON-DEMAND CONTENT Access granted beginning September 22, 2023 |
| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP |
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| Precepting 101 |
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APP Billing Overview, First Assist Billing Michael A. Johnson, PA-C |
| PHARMACOLOGY |
| Seizure Prophylaxis: when is it necessary? Danielle Schulingkamp, RPh, BCPS, BCCP |
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Neuroprotective Agents Luis Cava, MD |
| Crash Course in ICU Infusions Luis Cava, MD |
| Management of Hypertensive Crisis Elisabeth Webb, MD |
| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP |
| SAH Guidelines Starane Shepherd, MD |
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VIRTUAL LIVE PROGRAMMING Thursday, September 28, 2023 |
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| 12:30 – 12:40 pm |
Welcome & Introductions Danielle Brown, PA-C Laura E. Prado, DNP, NP Mandy Jo Binning, MD, FAANS Robin Saiki, DNP, ACNP-BC, Emeritus Course Director |
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| SPINE | |
| 12:40 – 1:40 pm |
Degenerative Spine Diagnosis and Treatment Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAANS |
| 1:40 – 1:50 pm | Case Discussion |
| 1:50 – 2:35 pm |
Cervical Spine Trauma Atom Sarkar, MD, PhD, FAANS |
| 2:35 – 2:45 pm | Case Discussion |
| 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm |
Physical Therapy Approaches for Management of Acute Pain Sara Baker, PT, MSPT, OCS |
| 4:00 – 4:30 pm |
Interpretation Of Spine Imaging in Patients Post-Instrumentation Michael Karsy, MD, PhD, MSc |
| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP | |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm |
Contract Basics Annie Wildermuth, PA-C, PhD |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Game Night for All Attendees (Prizes Included) |
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VIRTUAL LIVE PROGRAMMING Friday, September 29, 2023 |
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| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Coffee Talk |
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| 8:30 – 8:34 am | Welcome |
| VASCULAR | |
| 8:35 – 9:35 am |
Basic Interpretation of Angiogram Mandy Jo Binning, MD, FAANS |
| 9:35 – 10:05 am |
Vascular Injuries Mandy Jo Binning, MD, FAANS |
| 10:05 – 10:15 am | Break |
| TUMOR | |
| 10:15 – 11:15 am |
GBM - Specific - Genetics, Treatments Options, Clinical Trials, Treatment Options D. Cory Adamson, MD, PhD, FAANS |
| 11:15 – 11:45 am |
GBM Recurrence Spectroscopy, Provide Guideposts Oleg M. Teytelboym, MD |
| 11:45 – 12:15 pm |
Tumor Recurrence Vs Radiation Necrosis, Frequency Imaging
Oleg M. Teytelboym, MD |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Q&A/Lunch Break |
| RADIOLOGY | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Imaging Basics John Heymann, MD |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break |
| CRITICAL/ACUTE CARE | |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm |
Determining Neurosurgical Emergencies Karen Greenberg, DO |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
Emergency And Non-Emergent Management of Elevated ICPs Richard F. Schmidt, MD |
| 4:30 pm | Closing Remarks |
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Assess emerging technologies as well as diagnosis and treatment paradigms for spine, vascular, and critical/acute care, including pharmacology, in a variety of neurosurgical conditions
- Compare and contrast alternative tests and medications ordered by neurosurgeons/advanced practitioners for a variety of conditions.
- Determine how to be an effective preceptor to assist your neurosurgeons/advanced practitioner team.
Course Information and Tips:
All times for the course are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).
For AANS Neurosurgical Topics for the Advanced Practitioner registrants, course content will be available on-demand through November 17, 2023.
Login details and additional information will be sent to registrants one week prior to the course.
CME Information
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
The AANS designates this other activity (combination of live event and on-demand sessions) for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Contact Hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Recorded conference content is available until November 17, 2023.
Disclosure Information
None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies except for the following individuals:
- Faculty Member: Sara Baker, PT, MSPT, OCS: Licensing - Merrithew Corporation
- Faculty Member: Michael Wang, MD: Royalties: Depuy-Synthes - Consultant: Stryker, NuVasive, Spineology, Pacira
All relevant financial relationships listed for the individuals above have been mitigated.
Cancellation Policies:
September 14, 2023 Cancellation/Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation, substitution, or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to September 14, 2023, to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. Send email written cancellation requests to education@aans.org.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS
November 9-11, 2021 - Virtual
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to October 12, 2021, in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions or transfers to another course will only be granted October 13-25, 2021, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions or transfers after October 26, 2021. Email written cancellation, substitution or transfer requests to epm@aans.org.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.
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