Clinical Skills in Telemedicine: Neuro Exam
Physical exam strategies for a telemedicine neurological exam.
Emile S. Moukheiber, MD - Assistant Professor Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

 

DESCRIPTION

Learn from Johns Hopkins experts demonstrating evidence-based virtual physical examinations. The Johns Hopkins Telemedicine Education Consortium was formed in March 2020, drawing on the expertise of Johns Hopkins providers and faculty from all specialties across the organization to study, cultivate, and promote the highest clinical standards in telemedicine. Our “living library” offers practical and relevant clinical skills demonstrated by renowned experts in the respective fields. Video content and best practice recommendations will continue to grow and evolve. Earn Level 1 Certificate of Completion.

AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for all practicing health care professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

OBJECTIVES

• Demonstrate physical exam strategies for a telemedicine neurologic exam​

• Consider strengths and limitations of the virtual exam room setting​

• Recognize clinical signs requiring escalation of care

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT 

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC STATEMENT

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to .5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. The provider must include a comprehensive evaluation component that measures learners’ change. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME’s Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

POLICY ON PRESENTER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

Johns Hopkins Statement of Responsibility 

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Copyright

All rights reserved - The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. No part of this program may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

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Disclaimer Statement

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own.  This activity is produced for educational purposes only.  Use of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine name implies review of educational format design and approach.  Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY AFFECTING CME ACTIVITIES

As a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) requires attested and signed global disclosure of the existence of all financial interests or relationships with commercial interest from any individual in a position to control the content of a CME activity sponsored by OCME.

The following relationships have been reported for this activity:

NAME                                          ROLE                             RELATIONSHIP

Nicholas R. Rowan, MD             Presenter                      Grant or research support-   Optinose US, Inc.

No one else in a position to control the content of this educational activity has disclosed a relevant financial interest or relationship with any commercial interest.

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Course Format – Method of Participation

This enduring material is expected to take approximately .50 hours to complete. Once the activity is completed, you must pass the post-test and complete the evaluation with attestation to receive CME credit. 

HOW TO OBTAIN CME CREDIT 

CME credit for this course will be issued through central CME system for Johns Hopkins, CloudCME. Once a learned has completed the course, their CME transcript will be updated within 7 business days and can be accessed at https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/.

PREREQUISITES FOR PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity. 

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Internet connection.

POST-TEST
A post-test will be conducted at the conclusion of the activity. A grade of at least 70% within three attempts is needed to receive CME credit.

NOTE: If the activity will be available enduring, please include the release and expiration dates separately:

Release Date: March 7, 2022 

Expiration Date: March 7, 2024