Continuing Education and Professional Development
The University of Tennessee Brain and Spine Institute and The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine presents:
Eleventh Annual Stroke Symposium: Current Trends in Neurocritical Care
October 25, 2019
University of Tennessee Conference Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Course Overview
Nationally, a focus on improving care for the most critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients has come to the forefront. UT Medical Center has experienced tremendous growth in these populations. The patients' needs are complex, requiring a cohesive multidisciplinary team that spans the continuum of care from the prehospital setting to assimilation back to the community.
As identified by regional and local performance metrics and outcomes data, there are opportunities to improve identification and early management of neurological and neurosurgical emergencies. Recent acute ischemic stroke guideline changes have prompted a refinement of systems of care to ensure rapid recognition and transition to the highest level of care. Tennessee remains a leader in stroke-related mortality, highlighting the need to improve emergent care for patients with neurological or neurosurgical disorders.
This activity will increase learner's knowledge of strategies to manage emergent neurological and neurosurgical disorders by allowing access to regionally and nationally recognized experts. Current guidelines will be reviewed and participants will have the opportunity to discuss with peers and faculty.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, the participants should be able to:
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Discuss current evidence-based treatments in neurological and neurosurgical emergencies
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Discuss strategies to decrease time to transfer to a comprehensive stroke center for acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke patients
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Review management of ischemic stroke patients post-IV or mechanical thrombolysis.
Registration Fees:
Fees include all program sessions, access to online program materials, continuing education credit, breakfast, breaks, lunch on Friday, and parking at the Locust Street garage.
Early Registration (through August 30)
$150 Physicians, APRNs, PAs
$75 RNs, Therapists
$50 EMS Providers and students
Registration pricing (after August 30)
$200 Physicians, APRNs, PAs
$100 RNs, Therapists
$75 EMS Providers and students
How to Register for the Eleventh Annual Stroke Symposium
Attendees may register online through the University of Tennessee Conference Center.
Or call 865-974-0280
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Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA:The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs, NPs and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
EMS and Allied Health Professionals: Professional associations may choose to convert the hours earned to contact hours. Please contact your certifying board to ensure these credit hours will be accepted.
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