Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare, disabling neurologic disorder characterized by progressive muscle rigidity, painful sp

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, the healthcare professional will be able to:

1. Identify the clinical features, risk factors, and autoimmune mechanisms associated with Stiff Person Syndrome.

2. Apply appropriate diagnostic criteria and testing to confirm Stiff Person Syndrome and exclude differential diagnoses.

3. Implement evidence-based pharmacologic and supportive interventions to improve patient function and quality of life.

Course overview

Stiff Person Syndrome SPS is a rare, disabling neurologic disorder characterized by progressive muscle rigidity, painful spasms, and heightened sensitivity to external stimuli. Often misdiagnosed due to its rarity and overlap with psychiatric or musculoskeletal conditions, SPS is most commonly associated with autoimmune processes involving antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase GAD. This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of Stiff Person Syndrome, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic testing, pharmacologic and supportive treatment strategies, safety considerations, and patient outcomes.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

4h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

4h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

4h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

4h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist

4h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

4h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

4h Personal Growth

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Professional Nurse

4h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General Continuing Education

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

4h Certified Activities

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h Management of health care personnel and patient care

4h Clinical Management of Patients

4h Legal aspects of professional nursing practice

4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Registered Nurse

4h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

4h Management of health care personnel and patient care

4h Continuing education for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families

4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Disclosure statements

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

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