REHABILITATION TRACK: The 5th International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Middle East Camp

Introduction

REHABILITATION TRACK: The 5th International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Middle East Camp

Course Format

In-Person

Start Date

Sun, Dec 15, 2024

End Date

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

Course Location

Doha

Program Description

This two-day course will have dedicated tracks for physicians and health professionals. The physician track will include sessions about manifestations and management of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, as well as hands-on workshops demonstrating Botulinum Toxin treatment. The health professionals track will comprise sessions on how to use and optimize Parkinson care by using various rehabilitation techniques and practical workshops to apply learned skills.

EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Please note registration below is for Rehabilitation Track ONLY. If you are interested in registering for the Medical Track, please click HERE.

BURSARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for travel bursaries are now closed.

This course is in partnership with Qatar University.

Registration for this course is now closed.

Accreditation and Credit Designation

This activity is a CPD Accredited group learning activity (Category 1) as defined by Ministry of Public Health’s Department of

Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum number of 15.5 Hours.

Activity Code: AGI-03-P182

Course Location

Doha Qatar
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Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)

Message of Support from Dr. Hanan Abdul Rahim, Dean of College of Health Sciences, Qatar University

Message of Support from Guest of Honor Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad, Hamad Medical Corporation

Course Schedule Course Faculty Organizing Committee

Schedule as of October 1, 2024

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $70 USD
Non-Members*: $90 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.

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COURSE VENUE

Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

West Bay Lagoon, P.O. Box 24010

Doha, State of Qatar

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

Medical Track

1. Explain the clinical phenomenology of motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

2. Recite the treatments available for the management of motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

3. Explain clinical phenomenology of non-Parkinsonian movement disorders

4. Apply treatment options for non-Parkinsonian movement disorders

5. Apply the skills for the use of Botulin Toxin in movement disorders

Rehabilitation Track

1. Recognize the clinical presentation, management and progression of PD.

2. Understand the rational of rehabilitative approaches in people with PD.

3. Describe the key areas of rehabilitation in people with PD.

4. Define a full subjective and objective assessment for a person with PD, using appropriate recommended measurement tools.

5. Describe the rational for designing and modifying a patient- specific treatment plan.

6. Identify strategies for collaborating with physicians and other health professionals.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists nurses and other allied health care professionals who would like the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in treating people with Parkinson's disease.