Stroke Symposium Information
Course Format and Description
This annual review of stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation is designed to
provide the most current information on the diagnosis and medical management of
stroke for primary care physician, internist, cardiologist, neurologists, EMTs, nurses,
case managers and rehabilitation therapists. It will feature sessions focusing on emergency management, secondary stroke prevention, post-stroke symptom management
and neuro-rehabilitation.
Statement of Educational Need
The need for education in the areas of stroke prevention, treating stroke and poststroke
conditions (such as spasticity, swallowing dysfunction, bowel and bladder
control) is significant. Each of these areas has seen rapid advancement in better understanding of diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment. Additionally, healthcare reform
coding and reimbursement for physician services is likely to evolve significantly under
the new federal administration.
Purpose and Target Audience
The target audiences for this symposium are primary care physicians, internists,
cardiologists, neurologists, EMTs, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation therapists
interested in the care of patients and their families affected by stroke and related neurological disorders and conditions.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to describe and
discuss:
• Triage and ED management of stroke patients
• Secondary stroke prevention measures
• Use of thrombolytic and other revascularization therapies
• Recognition and appropriate management of stroke related processes
Meeting Location
All lectures will be held at the
Vanderbilt Student Life Center
310 25th Avenue South
Nashville, Tennessee 37240
Registration Fees
Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 for one day; $145 for both days
Other healthcare professionals . . . . . . $75 for one day; $115 for both days
Medical Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 for one day; $35 for both days
Lodging Options
Vanderbilt Marriott Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Hutton Hotel
2555 West End Ave. 2100 West End Ave. 1808 West End Ave.
Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Nashville Tennessee 37203
(615) 321-1300 (615) 320-1700 (615) 340-9333
Courtyard Marriott
1901 West End Ave.
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
(615) 327-9900
CME Credit Designation
Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE Accreditation
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Department of Nursing Education and Development is an
approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission
on Accreditation.
14 Contact hours
Non-ACPE Credit
Pharmacists can earn Non-ACPE credit for the program.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine that participants in CME activities
be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the planner’s involvement and speaker’s presentation(s). Each course director, planner, and speaker has
completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships
will be disclosed to the audience.
American with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine not to discriminate against any
person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity,
please call 615-862-8744 or www.nashville.gov/gsa/ada/adacompliance.htm, or attach a
note to your registration form.
Cancellation Policy and Transferability of Registration
If you must cancel your registration for this course, the Vanderbilt Department of
Neurology will refund your registration fee less a $75 administrative fee, provided you
notify us by November 1, 2009. No refunds will be made after that date. Exceptions will
be made for justifiable emergencies.
Registration may be transferred to another person or to another course date. In the
event of cancellation or rescheduling of this MCE activity due to unforeseen circumstances,
Vanderbilt University will refund your registration fees in full.
Vanderbilt is not responsible for non-transferable, non-refundable airline tickets or
hotel accommodations purchased in the connection with
attendance of this CME activity.