The aim of the Parkinson’s Foundation Genetic Testing in Parkinson’s Disease Educational and Scientific Outreach Program is to increase awareness in genetic counseling and genetic testing in Parkinson’s disease and to increase the number of people getting genetic testing and genetic counseling for Parkinson’s disease.
Register below for Inter Professional Continuing Education Credit.
In support of improving patient care, Parkinson’s Foundatio
n is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Method for calculating CE credit
Credit was calculated using average reported seat time from Content Validators.
Credit Designation Statements
Parkinson’s Foundation will award credit for each individual course in the Genetic Counseling and Testing Program.
Physicians
The physician satisfactorily met all specified learning objectives. Parkinson’s Foundation verifies that this physician has earned 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by satisfactorily meeting all specified learning objectives for the level 2 classification Parkinson’s Foundation Genetic Counseling and Testing Program, in accordance with the AMA Guidelines for Continuing Medical Education on New Procedures and Skills.
Credit is Awarded for the individual courses as follows:
Phenotypes of Parkinson's Disease
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Genetic Testing Platforms for Parkinson's Disease
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Factors to Consider in Selecting a Genetic Test
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Genetic Epidemiology of Parkinson’s Disease
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Nurses
Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to award CNE credit. Parkinson’s Foundation Genetic Counseling and Testing Program is designated for 1.5 CNE credits. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Contact hours are awarded to participants for those portions of the educational activity devoted to the learning experience and time spent evaluating the activity.
Credit is Awarded for the individual courses as follows:
Phenotypes of Parkinson's Disease
0.25 CNE credits
Genetic Testing Platforms for Parkinson's Disease
0.25 CNE credits
Factors to Consider in Selecting a Genetic Test
0.25 CNE credits
Genetic Epidemiology of Parkinson’s Disease
0.75 CNE credits
Physician Assistants
Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME Credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The Parkinson’s Foundation Genetic Counseling and Testing Program activity is designated for 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Credit is Awarded for the individual courses as follows:
Phenotypes of Parkinson's Disease
0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
Genetic Testing Platforms for Parkinson's Disease
0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
Factors to Consider in Selecting a Genetic Test
0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
Genetic Epidemiology of Parkinson’s Disease
0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
