{"product_id":"medical-management-of-parkinson-s-disease","title":"Medical Management of Parkinson’s Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWednesday April 14, 2027 4-5:30pm CT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eNote: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eINSTRUCTOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e(click on the name below to read faculty bio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Friedman_Biosketch.pdf?v=1789138260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenjamin Friedman, MD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar will review the current diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the most common medication therapy, current evidenced-based treatments, practice parameters and strategies in rehabilitation management of PD. We will discuss how regular physical exercise acts as a powerful neuroprotective tool for Parkinson's disease to improve both motor and non-motor symptoms. Finally, case-based applications will guide rehabilitation therapists to optimize patient-centered plans of care based upon their medical regimen and stage in the disease process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARNER OUTCOMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine the syndrome of idiopathic PD, its epidemiology and etiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the physical symptoms, non-motor symptoms and cognitive changes in PD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the most common medications and current treatments in advanced PD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze PD-specific motor and non-motor issues to define management strategies within the concept of neuroprotective therapy in PD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUCCESSFUL COMPLETION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUDIENCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOccupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTINUING EDUCATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck back soon!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 9\/10\/2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeech-Language Pathologists:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/UPDATED_On-demand_for_Visual_Impairments_Part_1.jpg?v=1751376752\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLOSURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Directors and Planning Committee Members:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eLeslie Marriott, OTR\/L Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eSelah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers, Moderators and Panelists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Friedman, MD Has nothing to disclose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACADEMY POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a complete list of Academy policies and technology requirements, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy-policies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sralab.org\/academy\/online-course\/one-year-webinar-package-unlimited-access\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/unlimited_webinar_email_banner-01_600x600.png?v=1718971030\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FY27 Live Webinar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45476559683699,"sku":"35052932-LW-2027-04","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/LIVE_2027_MedicalManagementofParkinson_sDisease.png?v=1789141306","url":"https:\/\/ricacademy.myshopify.com\/products\/medical-management-of-parkinson-s-disease","provider":"Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}