MDS-ES Movement Disorders Emergencies

Introduction

MDS-ES Movement Disorders Emergencies

Course Format

Live Online

Start Date

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

End Date

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Program Description

The MDS-ES Movement Disorders Emergencies online course is a focused, two-day virtual program designed for clinicians and healthcare professionals involved in the acute care of movement disorder patients. Through expert-led sessions, interactive clinical cases, and real-time discussions, the course will provide a comprehensive overview of urgent and life-threatening complications related to Parkinson’s disease, hyperkinetic disorders, and drug-induced syndromes.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 10, 2025

Registration Type		Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
	Non-Member	N/A	$50.00

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Fees, Schedule, & Course Details)

Course ScheduleCourse Faculty

Schedule as of August 28, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $0 USD
Non-Members*: $50 USD

*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.

SESSION OVERVIEW
Day 1: Tuesday, November 11, 2025: 16:00 - 19:00 CET

Day 2: Wednesday, November 12, 2025: 16:00 - 19:15 CET

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize and differentiate key movement disorder emergencies, including acute parkinsonism, status dystonicus, and functional movement disorders.
2. Apply appropriate management strategies for acute non-motor symptoms and device-related complications in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
3. Identify and treat hyperkinetic movement disorder emergencies, such as tremor, myoclonus, dystonia, and tic-related crises.
4. Understand the clinical presentation and management of drug-induced emergencies, including Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Serotonin Syndrome.
5. Engage in clinical decision-making through interactive case discussions, improving readiness for real-world emergency scenarios.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for clinicians, fellows, and medical residents with an interest in approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders emergencies.