Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism

Introduction

Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism

Course Format

Self-Guided

Release Date

May 15, 2017

Expiration Date

April 30, 2028

Program Description

The MDS course Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism provides an overview of drug-induced parkinsonism including information regarding at risk populations, the pathophysiology of drug-induced parkinsonism, clinical manifestations, medications that cause drug-induced parkinsonism, diagnostic imaging options, and available treatments.

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

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview

FACULTY

Kara J. Wyant, MD - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Kelvin L. Chou, MD - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. List the common medications that can cause parkinsonism.
2. Explain the mechanism of drug-induced parkinsonism.
3. Describe the clinical course and treatment of drug-induced parkinsonism.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This module is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.