SNAP Comprehensive Onboarding Package

This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member Members Save 50% | |
Non-member | $1,449.00 |
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SNAP Socioeconomic New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $99 | Non-member: $199
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $99.00 Non-member $199.00 Faculty
Faculty
- John Ratliff, MD
- Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Michael L. Powe
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Introduction to Neurosurgical Coding with Anatomy and Terminology
- Identify anatomy and terminology as it relates to neurosurgical coding.
- Distinguish disease and procedural terms as they relate to neurosurgical coding.
Advanced Practice Providers Billing: When, How, and What?
- Identify strategies to align advanced practice providers (APPs) utilization and payment policy.
- Recognize the common risk areas and compliance issues to ensure appropriate compliance and reimbursement for APP services.
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD - Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
John Ratliff, MD - Consultant Fees - Stryker Spine, Nuvasive, Medtronic
- Grants/Research Support - OREF, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD - Consultant Fees - Medtronic, NuVasive
- Honorarium - Globus
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Critical Care New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis online course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, to teach and/or reinforce key concepts. AANS Member: $49 | Non-member: $99
This online course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, to teach and/or reinforce key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $49.00 Non-member $99.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Josh Medow, MD
- Atsu Saisho, PA-C
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Treatment of intracranial hypertension
- Discuss Monro Kellie doctriine
- Recognize signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
- List types and symptoms of cerebral herniation
- Describe invasive ways to measure ICP
- Differentiate medical strategies to lower ICPs
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and Vasospasm
- Describe time course of cerebral vasospasm
- Recognize clinical and radiographic signs and symptoms of vasospasm
- List medical strategies for treating symptomatic vasospasm
- Differentiate the surgical strategies for treating symptomatic vasospasm
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Josh Medow, MD - Grant/Research Support - The Hartwell Foundation, The Batterman Foundation, iVMD
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Abbott Labs Stock Shareholder - Abbott Labs
Michael Wang, MD - Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Spine New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $179 | Non-Member: $349
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $179.00 Non-member $349.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Ibrahim Hussain, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
- Nader Dahdaleh, MD
- Thomas Scully, MD
- Jaime LaViolette, ACNP
- Meng Huang, MD
- Richard Chua, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Introduction to spinal braces
- List the rationale for different types of braces
- Apply different types of halos
Thoracic Spinal Disease
- Recognize presentation of herniated thoracic disk
- List common tumors
Spinal Emergencies
- Explain the rationale and presentation of spinal emergency patients (trauma,cauda equina, epidural abscess)
- Describe the rationale for surgical intervention
Inpatient Post-op Care of Spinal patients
- Identify presentation of spinal fluid leak
- Identify presentation of common post op complication
How to Interpret Lumbar Imaging
- Identify bones, disks, and nerves on a lumbar MRI
- Differentiate disk herniation, canal stenosis, ligament hypertropy, and spondylothisthesis on lumbar MRI
Spine Clinic Pearls: Degenerative Lumbar Disease
- Recognize the mechanism, patient history, and physical exam finding of lumbar stenosis
- Create algorithm to discuss and direct treatment
Degenerative Cervical Spine Conditions: Cervical Radiculopathy versus Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy versus Axial Neck Pain
- Recognize the mechanism, patient history, and physical exam finding of cervical radiculopathy
- Create algorithm to discuss and direct treatment
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24,2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Richard Chua, MD
- Consultant - Medtronic Spine and Biologics Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Arizona Neurosurgical Society
- Grants/Research Support - Medtronic Spine and Biologics
Nader Dahdaleh, MD
- Consultant Fees - Amendia
- Honorarium - Depuy Spine
Thomas Scully, MD
- Consultant Fees - Lifespan LLC, RTI
- Stock Shareholder - Lifespan LLC, Langford Systems
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Langford Systems
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Cerebrovascular New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $149 | Non-member: $299
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $149.00 Non-member $299.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Scott Simon, MD
- Ryan Stauffer, PA-C
- Atsu Saisho, PA-C
- Natalie J Hall P-C
- Ephram Church, MD
- Pascal Jabbour, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Ischemic Stroke: Acute
- Diagnose stroke from exam and history
- Detect stroke on CT
Ischemic Stroke: Surgical Mgmt of Arterial Stenosis
- Distinguish types of stroke on scan, watershed vs. wedge shaped and etiology of stroke
- Discuss indications for treatment according to stenosis
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Diagnose SAH
- Initially triage and treat SAH
Hemorrhagic stroke
- Distinguish hemmorhage on scan
- Locate etiology of hemorrhage on scan
Unruptured aneurysms
- Identify aneurysms on CTA/MRA and Agram
- Discuss how morphology and location dictates coil vs clip
AVMs/DAVF
- Locate on scan and risk factors for rupture
- Identify anatomy including feeders and draining vessels
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Pascal Jabbour, MD
- Consultant - Medtronic, Microvention Grants/Research Support - Medtronic, Cerenovus
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Trauma New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $119 | Non-member: $229
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $119.00 Non-member $229.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Mike Johnson, PA-C
- Jennifer Kang, MD
- Christopher Zacko, MD
- Ibrahim Hussain, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Non-Operative Head Trauma/Concussion
- Discuss mechanisms of injury
- Recognize imaging protocols and appearance on plain head CT
Operative head trauma
- Identify radiologic appearance of EDH, SDH, and IPH
- Recognize operative indications for these types
Cervical Spine Trauma
- Identify radiographic definitions of C1 and C2 injuries
- Recognize radiographic definitions of facet jumping and locking
Thoraco-Lumbar Trauma
- Recognize radiographic classification of T-L injuries
- Discuss bracing options
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Neuroimaging New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $199 | Non-member: $399
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $199.00 Non-member $399.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Margaret Chapman, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
- John Heymann, MD
- Ibrahim Hussain, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
How to Read Plane X-rays
- Identify normal spinal alignment on plane xray both static and flexing
- Recognize spondylothisthesis and pars fracture
How to read a cervical MRI
- Identify bones, disk, cord, and nerves on cervical MRI
- Differentiate disk herniation, ligament hypertropy, and cord compression on a cervical MRI
How to Interpret Lumbar Imaging
- Identify bones, disks, and nerves on a lumbar MRI
- Differentiate disk herniation, canal stenosis, ligament hypertropy, and spondylothisthesis on lumbar MRI
Introduction to Neuroimaging: Spine
- Review the normal radiologic anatomy of the spine on radiograph, CT, and MRI
- Discuss the strengths and differences of each modality for common pathologies
Introduction To Neuroimaging: Cranial
- Review computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
- Discuss the strengths and differences of each modality for common pathologies
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP General New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $29 | Non-member: $59
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $29.00 Non-member $59.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Elias B. Rizk, MD
- Ibrahim Hussain, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Hydrocephalus: Adult
- Identify signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus in children
- Identify enlarged ventricles on CT
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Functional New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $119 | Non-member: $229
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $119.00 Non-member $229.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Erin Biernacki, PA-C
- Liza Humes, PA-C
- Nick Brandmeir, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Baclofen and pain pumps
- Describe work up and placement of pumps
- Identify common insertion sites and how to access
Neurosurgery for movement disorders
- Differentiate which movement disorders can be treated with which DBS target.
- Discuss where leads and battery go
Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Describe mechanism of TGN
- Discuss medical management of TGN
Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy
- Identify imaging of MTS and surgery options
- Identify indications and placement of VNS
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Neuro-Oncology New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis online course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, to teach and/or reinforce key concepts. AANS Member: $89 | Non-member: $179
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $89.00 Non-member $179.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Robin Saiki, DNP, ACNP
- Ibrahim Hussain, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
- Manish Aghi
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Management of Brain Mets
- Distinguish types of CA that metastasize to brain
- Identify mets on CT and MRI
Management of primary CNS tumors
- Discuss progression of gliomas to GBMs
- Discuss glioma treatment algorhthm
Management of Pituitary Adenomas
- Discuss differential of Sellar lesion
- Explain applicable endocrine work-up
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
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SNAP Pediatric New to Neuro Bundle
Includes CreditsThis course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts. AANS Member: $19 | Non-member: $39
This course covers foundational knowledge and skills needed during the onboarding phase, particularly for advanced practitioners who are new to the neurosurgical specialty, as well as teaches and reinforces key concepts.
This course is sponsored via an educational grant from Medtronic.
Pricing
AANS Member $19.00 Non-member $39.00 Faculty
Faculty
- Elias B. Rizk, MD
Planners
- Alice Edwards, PA-C
- Robin Saiki, ACNP
- Scott Simon, MD
- Michael Wang, MD
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Hydrocephalus: Infants and Babies
- Identify signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus and infants and toddlers
- Identify enlarged ventricles on ultrasound
Pediatric Tumors
- Recongize location and type of common peds tumors .
- Identify imaging and lab work up of common pediatric tumors.
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name
Relationship/Company
Michael Wang, MD
- Consultant – DePuy Spine, K2M, Spineology, Stryker
- Stock Shareholder – ISD, Neuro Consulting, Medical Device Partners
- Grants/Research Support – Quality Medical Publishing
- Other Financial Support –Depuy Spine, Neuro Consulting, Quality Medical Publishing
- Board Trustee, Officer, Leadership position that could affect an entities' finances - Vallum
Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- List the rationale for different types of braces
- Recognize presentation of herniated thoracic disk
- List common tumors
- Explain the rationale and presentation of spinal emergency patients
- Recognize the mechanism, patient history, and physical exam finding of lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar stenosis, cervical radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, axial neck pain
- Diagnose stroke from exam and history
- Recognize signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
- Review computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
- Identify bones, disks, and nerves on a lumbar MRI and cervical MRI
- Identify signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus in children
- Identify anatomy and terminology as it relates to neurosurgical coding
- Identify strategies to align advanced practice providers (APPs) utilization and payment policy
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
This activity was published in August 24, 2020. Credit/Contact hours may be obtained until August 24, 2022.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Watch online course material
- Achieve passing score of 80% or higher on post-test
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Disclosure Information
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the AANS must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, the AANS is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity.
Please find the relevant financial relationships disclosed below for all individuals in control of content. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.
Name |
Relationship/Company |
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Richard Chua, MD |
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Nader Dahdaleh, MD |
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Pascal Jabbour, MD |
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Josh Medow, MD |
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John Ratliff, MD |
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Thomas Scully, MD |
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Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD |
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Michael Wang, MD |
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Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest to disclose for this activity.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration for incorporation into practice. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.