DMGT026 - Overview of ALS
This course provides an overview of the disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This course provides an overview of the disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.
Learning objectives:
- Define amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
- Describe the common signs and symptoms of the disease;
- Explain the causes of ALS;
- Describe treatment options available.
Continuing education: 1.0 Category I CPE credit by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program. RESNA and NRRTS will accept the credit on any course that is AT-related. For questions concerning if a specific course is approved, please contact RESNA and NRTTS directly.
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