Neuro-APP Certificate Program

AANN and ABNN are currently developing a Neuro-APP Certificate Program to be completed by the end of 2025. More information will be coming soon. 

Target Audience: Newer APPs or APPs new to neuroscience seeking a broad neuroscience curriculum covering topics across the continuum of care.

General Learning Outcomes:

Certificate holders will:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies for a broad range of neurological disorders
2. Exhibit proficiency in the use of advanced diagnostic tools to diagnose neurologic conditions
3. Coordinate comprehensive care for patients with neurologic disorders, integrating multidisciplinary approaches to address complex clinical needs in inpatient and outpatient settings

4. Exhibit leadership in ethical decision-making, informed consent, and end-of-life care planning

MODULE I – FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROSCIENCE (90 MINUTES)
MODULE II – CEREBROVASCULAR (90 MINUTES)
MODULE III – NEUROCRITICAL CARE (90 MINUTES)
MODULE IV – NEUROTRAUMA CARE (60 MINUTES)
MODULE V – EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE DISORDERS (45-60 MINUTES)
MODULE VI – DISORDERS OF THE SPINE (30 MINUTES)
MODULE VII – NEURO-ONCOLOGY (45 MINUTES)
MODULE VIII – GENERAL NEUROLOGY & NEUROSURGERY (60 MINUTES)
MODULE IX – INFECTIOUS AND IMMUNE-RELATED DISEASE (45 MINUTES)
MODULE X – NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS (45 MINUTES)
MODULE XI – PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY & NEUROSURGERY (45 MINUTES)
MODULE XII – GERIATRIC NEUROLOGY (30-45 MINUTES)
MODULE XIII – ADVANCED PRACTICE, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS (45 MINUTES)