[On-Demand] Long COVID: Exploring Advancements & Management

Overview:
 

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This adapted one-hour virtual webinar on Long COVID, is designed to give healthcare professionals a comprehensive understanding of the latest case definitions, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of this condition. This session covers diagnostic evaluations and presents the newest evidence-based treatment options for symptoms such as fatigue, neurocognitive dysfunction, pain, and sleep disturbances. Led by esteemed experts, this webinar aligns with public health priorities and provides valuable insights for improving Long COVID care and management.

The course will commence with a 20-minute session led by Dr. Calabrese, providing a deep dive into Long COVID's intricacies, including its definition, epidemiology, risks, and manifestations. Following this, Dr. Wisotzky will take the stage for 20 minutes to discuss diagnostic workups and treatment options for Long COVID-related symptoms. Finally, Dr. Nath will moderate a roundtable discussion, synthesizing the expertise of both instructors and fostering dynamic dialogue among participants.


Learning Objectives:
 

  • To describe the current case definitions used for Long COVID and their limitations in care and research
  • To describe the pathophysiology, risks and protective factors for developing Long COVID
  • To recognize common clinical manifestations of Long COVID
  • To critically appraise the major therapies and evidence for Long COVID
  • Review diagnostic workup for various long COVID related symptoms
  • Identify treatment options for various long COVID related symptoms

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dentists, medical students and residents, and healthcare administrators.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
Course opens: 
07/30/2024
Course expires: 
08/02/2027
Part of: 
Long COVID: Exploring Advancements & Management
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   Dr. Leonard Calabrese

  • Director, RJ Fasenmyer Centre for Clinical Immunology
  • Vice Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Disease
  • Co-director, Centre for Vasculitis Care and Research
  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
  • 1st 20 minutes Dr. Calabrese will delve into the definition, epidemiology, risks, and common clinical manifestations of Long COVID, while also exploring leading proposed mechanisms.

Dr. Eric Wisotzky

  • Division Chief, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
  • 2nd 20 minutes Dr. Wisotzky will review diagnostic workups for various Long COVID-related symptoms and identify treatment options.

Dr. Avindra Nath

 

  • Director, Translational Neuroscience Center, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  • Last 20 minutes Join Dr. Nath as he moderates a comprehensive roundtable discussion featuring insights from both Dr. Calabrese and Dr. Wisotzky.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE Pharmacist: (1.0 Contact Hours) UAN: 0536-9999-24-019-H01-P

ACPE Pharmacy Technician: (1.0 Contact Hours) UAN: 0536-9999-24-019-H01-T

PHYSICIANS – AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PHYSICIANS – ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Innovation Horizons. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
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