Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism

Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism is organized by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

Start Date: 05/15/2017
End Date: 04/30/2028

Description:
The MDS course Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Parkinsonism provides an overview of drug-induced parkinsonism including information regarding at risk populations, the pathophysiology of drug-induced parkinsonism, clinical manifestations, medications that cause drug-induced parkinsonism, diagnostic imaging options, and available treatments.

Course Purpose:
This interactive module will provide learners with information about drug-induced parkinsonism including the pathophysiology, medications that cause drug-induced parkinsonism, and available treatment options.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• List the common medications that can cause parkinsonism
• Explain the mechanism of drug-induced parkinsonism
• Describe the clinical course and treatment of drug-induced parkinsonism.