Foundations and Innovations in Cerebral Palsy

Thursday, January 21, 2027, 7:00 AM - Friday, January 22, 2027, 4:30 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.75 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (13.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (13.75 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (13.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.75 hours), Physical Therapy Continuing Education Credits (13.75 hours)

Join leading clinicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary care team members for a comprehensive exploration of cerebral palsy across the lifespan. This conference will provide a foundation in the diagnosis, classification, and management of CP while highlighting current concepts and emerging advances in clinical care. Sessions will explore evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation, orthopedic and surgical management, gait and tone disorders, health and wellness, genetics, and research. Attendees will also gain valuable insights from individuals with lived experience and families, helping to inform clinical decision-making and improve outcomes through collaborative, patient- and family-centered care.

1. Describe current concepts in cerebral palsy, including diagnosis, classification systems, and lifelong impact on function and health outcomes.
2. Apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment and management of common cerebral palsy-related conditions, including movement disorders, musculoskeletal complications, common medical conditions and functional limitations.
3. Evaluate the indications, benefits, and limitations of therapeutic, orthotic, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions used in cerebral palsy care.
4. Incorporate principles of shared decision-making and patient- and family-centered care into treatment planning for individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan.
5. Recognize opportunities to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop coordinated, comprehensive care strategies that optimize functional outcomes, participation, and quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The Foundations and Innovations in Cerebral Palsy provides exhibitors with a valuable opportunity to engage with leading clinicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary care team members and healthcare leaders from across Ohio and beyond. 

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