FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
The College of Podiatric Medicine offers three 0.5-credit courses on the topic of opioid prescribing and neuropathy: (1) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), (2) Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, and (3) Alternatives to Opioids: Alternatives and Risk Mitigation Strategies. These cost $49.00 each. If you wish to take more than one course, note that the 1.5-credit Comprehensive Pain Care: Opioid Prescribing and Neuropathy Insights course, which is offered for $99.00, delivers the content of the other three in a single, 3-module course.
Course Title: Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, focusing on the diverse etiologies beyond diabetes that contribute to nerve damage and sensory dysfunction. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms, risk factors, and clinical presentations associated with these conditions. Through case-based discussions and evidence-based insights, the course emphasizes the importance of recognizing non-diabetic causes to improve diagnostic precision and patient outcomes.
Building on foundational knowledge, the course highlights practical clinical examination pearls that enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce misclassification. Learners will also examine current and emerging treatment strategies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, as well as cutting-edge research on pain pathway modulation. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with actionable skills and knowledge to optimize care for patients with non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Learning Objectives:
- Non-diabetic causes of peripheral neuropathy
- Appreciate clinical examination pearls to improve diagnostic accuracy
- Treatment options (including research on new methods of modulating pain pathways)
CE Credits: 0.5
Cost: $49.00.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Western University of Health Sciences, Online Learning Platform
Target Audience: Podiatric physicians, residents, students, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
Certificate of Completion:
The course will be followed by a post-test. You must score at least 80% to receive credit and earn your Certificate of Completion, which will be immediately available for download and printing. If you need to print or download it again at a later time, you can do so by clicking My Courses in the top right of the screen, finding this course in your list of courses, and clicking the certificate icon.
Faculty:
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Dr. Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM Dr. Estes is an Associate Professor at WesternU and Chief of Podiatric Medicine at RUHS, specializing in limb salvage, reconstructive surgery, and advanced wound care. She is also Director of Continuing Medical Education for CPM. |
Non-Discrimination Policy:
All continuing education activities follow the WesternU Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation policy. Any person on the planning committee, instructors, staff, registrants, and attendees are agents of WesternU, thus the policy applies to these aforementioned categories of people to provide a safe environment that promotes educational activities.
Refund Policy:
No refunds will be given for non-attendance due to asynchronous delivery. Refunds are issued on a prorated basis based on course completion. No refunds are available after more than 75% of the course is completed or after CME credit is claimed.
* This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine (WesternU CPM) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. WesternU CPM has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing education contact hours (CECH) for any one fiscal cycle.
* This course was developed, and its content authored, by Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine faculty.