Target Audience
This program is designed, planned, and implemented to evaluate a comprehensive collection of activities within the field of neuromodulation.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify appropriate candidates and clinical indications for SCS, DBS, TMS, SNS, VNS, and PNS.
- Assess individual patient needs and design a neuromodulation system to best address their clinical need.
- Engage in more effective programming of neuromodulation devices.
- Recognize and treat complications associated with neuromodulation devices.
- Design and engage in neuromodulation research.
- Recognize, identify, and communicate adverse events related to neuromodulation devices to FDA and manufacturers.
- Implement techniques aimed at expanding neuromodulation therapies in underserved communities.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the North American Neuromodulation Society. The CNS is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
A maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM may be earned for general sessions only.
CME Credit for Pre-Meeting Courses:
Advanced Practice Provider Course (PAs, NPs, Nurses)
The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Intrathecal Therapy: Cased-Based Learning and Hands-On Skill Training
The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Engineering Principles of DBS and SCS in Clinical Practice Course
The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians of Osteopathic Medicine:
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM as AOA Category 2-B credit.
Claiming CME Credit
After the meeting, you will be sent an email from our online reporting tool to complete an evaluation and claim CME Credits. The same system will also allow you to print and save a copy of your CME certificate.