Course Directors

Zakiyah Aldaajani, MD - King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Hanan Khalil, PhD - Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Faculty

Aseel Aburb - Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan

Zakyiah Aldajaani, MD - King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Firas Alfwaress, CCC-SLP, PhD, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

Tamine Capato, PhD - University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Mariella Graziano, BSc - Université du Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Una Jones - Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hanan Khalil, PhD - Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA - Columbia University, New York, United States

Ali Shalash, MD, PhD - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Tan Siok-Bee, PhD, APN - Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

The primary purpose of this course is to engage with therapists, nurse specialists, and general practitioners who would like the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in treating people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. No specific prior experience in Parkinson’s Disease or movement disorders is required.

Registration 

Members: Free

Non-Members: $50

*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 session.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to: 

1. Describe the clinical presentation, medical and surgical management, of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
2. Summarize the rationale of rehabilitative approaches in people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
3. Identify the key areas of rehabilitation in people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
4. Describe the reasoning behind designing and modifying a patient specific treatment plan
5. Identify strategies for collaborating with physicians and other health professionals