Live Webinar: Parkinson's Disease: A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Non-Motor Symptoms Live
Unknown CE for Pharmacist & Pharmacy Techs
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This webinar begins April 26 at 2:00 PM EST
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Course Summary
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often identified by its motor symptoms; however, they represent only part of the disease burden. Non-motor symptoms (NMS) are now recognized as central features of PD. These symptoms may occur before motor signs appear, develop alongside them, or may progress independently. Non-motor symptoms affect nearly every aspect of daily life, including mood, sleep, memory and thinking, autonomic regulation, pain, and sensory perception. This course focuses on NMS and highlights opportunities for pharmacists to support patients and contribute to interdisciplinary care.
Recognize the range of non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, including those that emerge during the prodromal phase.
Describe pharmacologic strategies used to manage non-motor symptoms, including symptom-specific medications and the limitations of dopaminergic therapies.
Outline non-pharmacologic interventions (e.g., exercise, CBT, sleep hygiene) that improve non-motor symptoms and promote quality of life.
Identify the pharmacist’s role in interdisciplinary care and opportunities to improve early recognition, patient education, and referral for supportive therapies.
Course Syllabus
Introduction
Epidemiology of Non-Motor Symptoms
Clinical Presentation
Categories of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
Fluctuations in Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms
Improving Recognition in Practice
Pathophysiology of Non-Motor Symptoms
Diagnosis of PD: The Role of Non-Motor Symptoms
Non-Motor Symptoms as Diagnostic Features
Diagnostic Challenges
Non-Pharmacologic Management of Non-Motor Symptoms
Physical Therapy and Exercise
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Swallowing Support
Nutrition and Diet
Mental Health and Cognitive Interventions
Complementary and Creative Therapies
Self-Management Strategies
Coordinating Interdisciplinary Care
Practical Summary: Managing Non-Motor Symptoms
Advanced and Emerging Therapies for Non-Motor Symptoms of PD
Pharmacologic Therapies Targeting Non-Motor Pathways
Deep Brain Stimulation and Non-Motor Symptoms
Microbiome and Inflammation-Based Approaches
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation
Case Study
Summary
How to Earn Live CE Webinar Credit
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Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
Attend and participate in the live webinar
Complete an evaluation
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- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
- Results are automatically submitted to CPE Monitor
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Kimberly Valenta, MD, Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS, and Becca Resnik, RN. Kimberly Valenta, Pamela Sardo, and Becca Resnik have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
The information provided in this course is general in nature and it is solely designed to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must consult with their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization, for guidelines, protocols, and procedures they are to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses are constantly changing, and any person taking this course understands that such person must make an independent review of medication information prior to any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course, or course material.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Tech
- Secondary Audiences: This educational activity is also for other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physicians, or others who may be part of a healthcare team and may be interested in this educational topic. A healthcare team approach to patient care may be discussed in this activity, as applicable. No state board or professional organization has evaluated this activity to determine whether it meets the continuing education requirements of nurses, physicians, or other professions not listed under the “Target Audience” described above. Always verify with individual employers or supervisors whether they will accept this educational activity upon completion.
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Post-test must be completed by: 5/26/2025
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: TBD
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- UAN Number: (Techs): TBD
- CeBroker Number: 20-TBD
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This webinar begins April 26 at 2:00 PM EST
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