CANCEL COVID19 - 13th Annual Avera Brain & Spine Institute Conference

Participant Registration Fee:

Avera Employees: $0
Non-Avera Participants: $50
Students: $0

AVERA EMPLOYEES:  Please help us be good stewards of Avera's financial resources by notifying us if you're unable to attend the event.  We kindly ask for cancellations at least 5 business days prior to the event at [email protected].

Refund Policy: Cancellations received 5 business days prior to the activity will be refunded the registration fee minus a $10 refund fee.  Cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected].  Following this date, no refunds will be given, but substitutions will be accepted.

This conference will not be provided via videoconference.

Exhibitors:  To purchase a table to display your materials and products, select Exhibitor on the registration form.  The display fee is $1,000.

1. Define symptoms of acute stroke and describe the diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
2. Distinguish recommended treatment interventions for acute stroke symptoms
3. Define diagnostic criteria for migraine headaches
4. Describe the association between migraine headaches and stroke events
5. Recognize common patient behaviors associated with neurocognitive behavioral disorders
6. Describe the diagnostic evaluation and treatment options for neurocognitive disorders
7. Discuss the definition of chronic pain disorders
8. Discuss the definition of chronic pain disorders
9. Distinguish the characteristics of status epilepticus
10. Discuss current treatment interventions for status epilepticus
11. Define acute traumatic injuries to the brain and spine
12. Describe the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute traumatic injuries to the brain and spine
13. Discuss the common disorders of extracranial blood vessels
14. Distinguish appropriate interventional treatment options for patients with extracranial blood vessel disorders
15. Compare the experiences of patients and families who have survived neurologic and neurosurgical conditions

1. Define symptoms of acute stroke and describe the diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
2. Distinguish recommended treatment interventions for acute stroke symptoms
3. Define diagnostic criteria for migraine headaches
4. Describe the association between migraine headaches and stroke events
5. Recognize common patient behaviors associated with neurocognitive behavioral disorders
6. Describe the diagnostic evaluation and treatment options for neurocognitive disorders
7. Discuss the definition of chronic pain disorders
8. Discuss the definition of chronic pain disorders
9. Distinguish the characteristics of status epilepticus
10. Discuss current treatment interventions for status epilepticus
11. Define acute traumatic injuries to the brain and spine
12. Describe the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute traumatic injuries to the brain and spine
13. Discuss the common disorders of extracranial blood vessels
14. Distinguish appropriate interventional treatment options for patients with extracranial blood vessel disorders
15. Compare the experiences of patients and families who have survived neurologic and neurosurgical conditions

Avera is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians. Avera designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit per session. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Avera is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A total 6.40 contact hours can be received upon completion of this activity. Attendance at the entire educational activity is required to receive contact hours.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
201 E. Eighth St.
Sioux Falls, SD 

Parking is located:
Complimentary above ground and underground parking is available at the Hilton Garden Inn.  We encourage carpooling where able. Metered parking is also available on 8^th Street next to the hotel.  Additional overflow parking is located on the south side of 8^th and Railroad under the viaduct (map attached).  Parking at Cherapa, CNA Lumber Exchange, and 8^th and Railroad is not permitted as it private parking and violators are subject to tow.  

Friday, March 13, 2020