Dear Colleagues,
Florida RDs/DTRs have an unprecedented opportunity to obtain CEUs in an
area of emerging importance – that of Parkinson’s disease. The state of
Florida has more individuals with PD than any other state, with the
exception of California, and there is a great and growing need for
nutrition expertise in this field.
Thanks to grant funding, the National Parkinson Foundation Care Centers
in Florida are able to offer the “Professional Health Team Workshop for
Parkinson’s Care – An Interdisciplinary Update for Health Care
Professionals.” This full-day 7-hour conference offers an outstanding
opportunity to increase knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment
of Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, it brings colleagues from
different disciplines together for mutual learning to improve
collaborative patient care, as well as enhance the skills of individual
practitioners in their area of expertise. There is no charge to
attendees. Organizers have applied for seven (7) CEUs for attendance.
- Presenters are nationally recognized experts in Parkinson care
- Emphasis is on practical “hands-on” knowledge and problem-centered
case studies
- Organizers have applied for seven CEUs for RDs and DTRs.
- Participants receive a set of six patient education booklets published
by NPF
- Continental breakfast and lunch are provided.
- There is no charge to participants.
Who can benefit?
- Registered dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, Registered; students
seeking specialized training opportunities; those working in home care
agencies and health care facilities serving older adults, hospitals,
clinics, and long term care and assisted-living facilities.
The program will include a continental breakfast and lunch; the outline
will be approximately as follows, with slight changes according to location:
8:30-8:45 Welcome, Introductions
8:45-9:45 Medical Overview by local Neurologist
9:45-10:15 A Comprehensive Care Plan for the Person with PD
10:15-10:45 Person with PD and a Carepartner address the group*
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Four Individual Breakouts, part 1
Nursing, PT, OT, S-LP
12N-12:45 Lunch
12:45-3:00 Four Individual Breakouts, part 2 (includes 2-hour
nutrition segment)
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:15 Interdisciplinary Management of PD: Case Studies
4:15-4:30 Wrap-up and Evaluation
The Conference will be offered at the following locations:
May 13 - West Palm Beach
May 15 - Naples
May 16 - Port Charlotte
May 21 - Orlando
May 22 - Tampa
May 29 - Fort Lauderdale
May 31 - Miami
To register, please contact:
Sharon Metz RN MPH
NPFCC State Coordinator
National Parkinson Foundation
Phone: 561-840-3374
Fax: 561-840-3375 (*NEW*)
e-mail: smetz@parkinson.org
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD < fivestar@nutritionucanlivewith.com >
"Ask the Parkinson Dietitian" http://www.parkinson.org/
"Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease"
"Parkinson's disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy"
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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