2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Part 1: Up to 70% of people with MS suffer from cognitive dysfunction, which can have a profound impact on everyday life. Treatment can include cognitive rehabilitation, exercise and medication. This symposium will provide an evidence-based perspective on treatment approaches …
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Malnutrition, Body Composition, and Frailty in MS
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Malnutrition is a multifaceted condition resulting from insufficient protein/energy balance that adversely affects body composition and physiological reserve. It can stem from disease-specific processes that have high energy demands including immune dysfunction and inflammation. As such, people with MS may …
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Community Wellness Program Models for People Living with MS
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This Clinical Course would cover different models in delivering wellness for people living with MS. The course would highlight the type of information and interventions delivered to better form community and decrease social isolation. It would also highlight how …
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Fundamentals of MS Care Part 2 The History of MS, Diagnosis, Managing Specific Population, and Comprehensive Care
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE These Sessions offer a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis. A comprehensive overview of MS will be presented to include epidemiology, immunology, pathophysiology, natural history, and clinical course. Presentations will include unraveling the complexity of …
Current Topics and Trends in Rehabilitation Part 2: Part A: Neuromodulation for Functional Recovery in MS: The Role of Spinal Cord Stimulation Part B: Fatigue and Fatigability in MS: Mechanisms, Measurement and Management
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Part A: Neuromodulation for Functional Recovery in MS: The Role of Spinal Cord Stimulation Spinal cord stimulation is a neuromodulation technique used to amplify sensorimotor recovery after neurologic injury. Historically, the need for implantable epidural stimulators has limited their use. …
Managing Non-Multiple Sclerosis Patients in a Multiple Sclerosis Practice: Rare Neuroimmunological Disorders – Everything You Need to Know Part 2
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will introduce participants to the biologic and clinical basics of rare neuroimmune conditions such as neuromyelitis optic, anti-MOG associated disorder, autoimmune encephalitis, myelitis, neurosarcoidosis and stiff person syndrome. Participants will be educated about diagnostic criteria and appropriate …
Whitaker Invited Lectures
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will explore emerging and high-impact developments shaping the future of multiple sclerosis (MS) care and research. Dr. Moein Amin will discuss the expanding role of artificial intelligence in MS, highlighting applications in diagnosis, imaging analysis, prognostication, and …
Stronger You, Stronger MS Care
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE Delivering exceptional MS care requires purpose driven, adaptable, and engaged teams. This interactive course explores how workforce wellbeing can be integrated into leadership and professional development. Using evidence-based frameworks and practical tools, participants will learn strategies to foster meaning …
Fundamentals of MS Care Part 3 Matching Treatment Decisions for the Disease Course, Co-Morbidities, Caring for Men with MS and Aging and Disability in MS: Navigating Progression
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE SESSION III of Fundamentals offers a Multidisciplinary approach in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Presentations will include an overview of matching disease modifying therapies (DMT) to the individual’s disease course, challenges in the treatment of MS with co-Morbidities, …
Current Topics and Trends in Rehabilitation Part 3 Wheels for Warriors: Wheelchair Considerations for the MS Patient
2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, AOTA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE For people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), transitioning to the use of a wheelchair can be a very difficult decision to make. The task of obtaining one is even more daunting for patients and clinicians alike. Given the variable and progressive nature of MS, …