Overview

4.6 out of 5 (182 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

27 Mar 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Aphasia is an impairment of language caused by damage to the language area of the brain, primarily Broca and Wernicke areas. Injury to the brain can be caused by various disease processes such as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), brain mass, or neurodegenerative diseases. Patients can develop symptoms that include difficulties articulating words or sentences, deficits of comprehension, or both. This activity highlights the evaluation and treatment of aphasia and outlines the role of the interprofessional team in the care of patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the pathophysiology of aphasia.
  • Outline the typical presentation of each aphasia syndrome.
  • Explain the management options available for aphasia.
  • Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the care of patients with aphasia and improve outcomes.

Disclosures

StatPearls requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. None of the planners of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Disclaimer

Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money-back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearlsand and Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls andQuillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements: Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls andQuillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institutions. 

 

 
 

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Very interesting and informative session

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Bimala G. on 3/31/2022

Give more free courses related to neurosurgery

Kavin D. on 5/11/2022

please provide oppurtunities to learning and participations on research programs as free promotional programs to practising physicians and surgeons of poor countries like Nepal. I am greatly interested to work in the international team. thank you.

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Payam S. on 4/1/2022

Thanks

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Kate A. on 4/1/2022

This was a little too technical for my needs as a nursing instructor.

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I would like to send my most sincere thanks to all members of the Stat Pearls team and to Dr. Scott Dulebohn.

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Thank you and Congratulations

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This was excellent-- makes me want to learn more about neuro

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The module I took was very concise but extremely informative . please Kindly make more modules in the neurosurgery field . Thank you for the great work you are doing

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I like this newest Activity; especially when it is Free. Don't think I can afford it otherwise!

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Thank you. Course was quite challenging...

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Thank you for this educational exercise. I especially like the case scenarios.

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Excellent course!

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