MDS-ES Allied Health Case-Based Movement Disorders Course

Introduction

MDS-ES Allied Health Case-Based Movement Disorders Course

Course Format

Live Online

Start Date

Tue, Sep 2, 2025

End Date

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Program Description

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of allied health professionals in managing movement disorders through a case-based learning approach. Participants will engage with expert-led discussions on multidisciplinary care strategies, speech therapy interventions, and symptom management in Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, functional and hyperkinetic movement disorders, and spastic movement disorders. The course will provide in-depth insights into clinical cases, focusing on evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 01, 2025

Registration Type		Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
	Full Course Registration (4 sessions)	N/A	$25.00

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)

Course Schedule Course Faculty

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $0 USD
Non-Members: $25 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.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 CEST

Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 CEST

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 CEST

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Define the clinical characteristics of Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, hyperkinetic movement disorders, and spastic movement disorder.

2. Identify motor and non-motor symptoms relevant to physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and clinical neuropsychology.

3. Critically evaluate case presentations and propose management plans.

4. Compare and contrast different therapeutic strategies for movement disorders, including symptoms such as dystonia, tremor, ataxia, apraxia, and dysphagia.

5. Develop strategies to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and improve multidisciplinary care settings.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for movement disorders specialists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physio/physical therapists.