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Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Symptoms


Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
KAOM - Kansas
Faculty:
Jeffrey Kaplan, MD |  Jennifer Chester, APRN, MSCN
Duration:
54 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Symptoms. Was first presented at the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine Annual Conference 2023. This program now made available on-demand, follows Jennifer Chester, APRN-MSCN and Jeffrey Kaplan, MD as they expand on Multiple Sclerosis, diagnostic criteria, as well as how to manage and treat patients with MS.

Learning Objectives:

  1. List the diagnostic criteria for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  2. Discuss disease modifying therapies and their mechanism of actions.
  3. Describe common symptoms of MS and Appropriate treatment strategies.

Accreditation Statement:

KAOM is an accredited sponsor by the American Osteopathic Association for osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. KAOM designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the physician’s participation. 

KAOM Grievance Policy:

KAOM strives to provide medical education programs that fulfill the needs of the attendees. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Kemper Tell, Executive Director at P.O. Box 4368 Topeka, KS 66604 or kemper@kansasdo.org

Faculty Disclosure Declaration:

Jennifer Chester, APRN-MSCN has disclosed a Speakers’ Bureau affiliation with Biogen, EMD Serono, Abbvie, Biohaven.

Jeffrey Kaplan, MD has disclosed a Speakers’ Bureau affiliation with Biogen; Bristol Myers Squibb; Genentech; Genzyme; Horizon; Janssen; Mallinckrodt; Novartis; Teva; and EMD Serono.

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Faculty

Jeffrey Kaplan, MD Related Seminars and Products

Department Head

Kansas City Multiple Sclerosis Center


Jeffrey Kaplan, MD, graduated with a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Kaplan has over 30 years’ experience in the field of neurology where he specializes. Kaplan is currently the Medical Director of Infusion Services for the Kansas City Multiple Sclerosis and Headache Center. Kaplan also hold the position of Surgical Specialists within the Family Care Center Physicians Group in Overland Park.


Jennifer Chester, APRN, MSCN Related Seminars and Products

Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Kansas City Multiple Sclerosis Center, Neurology-Overland Park


Jennifer Chester, APRN, received her BSN from Creighton University in 1993. Chester later received an MSN, FNP from Binghamton University in 2006. With over 30 years in the medical field with the last decade specializing in neuro and trauma care. Chester is currently a Neurology Nurse Practitioner with the College Park Family Care Center Specialty office.


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