Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions

Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to SolutionsCLICK HERE FOR COURSE BROCHURE Early bird rate available through August 26, 2026. You will select from the following options at checkout Please review the course brochure for more details regarding the course. Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions on demand course and Live, Virtual Advanced Case Studies Session Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions on demand course only Live, Virtual Advanced Case Studies

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• Early bird rate available through August 26, 2026.
  
  
• You will select from the following options at checkout - Please review the course brochure for more details regarding the course.
  • Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions on- demand course and Live, Virtual Advanced Case Studies Session
    
  • Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions on- demand course only
  • Live, Virtual Advanced Case Studies Session Only. The case studies session is intended for those who have previously attended the full on-demand course. 

On-demand Course:
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) has evolved over decades and continued research highlights the improved perception and changes in attitude toward treatment of this disorder. It is certain that specifically tailored rehabilitation programs can lead to improvements and potential reversibility of FND. This course focuses on an interprofessional approach to rehabilitation services for patients with Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND), including Functional Movement Disorder (FMD). The evidence-based content provided through this course will help clinicians develop the skills utilized within the rehabilitation setting to provide collaborative, comprehensive and skilled evaluation, and care planning for patients with FND. This course will provide an overview of positive clinical signs leading to a diagnosis of FND, dispel common misconceptions about FND and emphasize communication skills and interprofessional teamwork while working with patients in the rehabilitation setting. Finally, this course will provide tools to assist in the management of expectations for patients with FND.

Advanced Case Studies Session:
This in-depth case studies short course will provide an interactive experience for the learner to identify appropriate outcome measures and assessments for pediatric and adult patients with FND experiencing a variety of symptoms. Facilitators will progress learners through four case studies to develop discipline-specific and interdisciplinary plans of care, intervention adjustments, goal setting and discharge planning. Upon conclusion of this course, learners will be able to confidently manage patients with FND at various levels of care, severity and symptoms to impart patients with the strategies, modifications and skills to return to the community.

DATES AND DELIVERY METHODS
The on-demand course (October 21 - November 25, 2026) is designed for learners to engage with content at their own convenience and pace, without the need to attend live sessions. The live, virtual advanced case studies session is taught virtually using an online meeting platform and the Academy Learning Portal. Other online learning materials may also be utilized.

The advanced case studies session (December 2, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT) will be held live on a virtual video conference platform. Due to the interactive nature of this event, virtual attendance is required and this session will not be made available on-demand. 

FACULTY
J.D. Dragna, Psy.D.; Sara A. Finkelstein, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Jennifer Freeburn, MS, CCC-SLP; Daniel Goodman, MD, MS; Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS; Laura Lenhart, PT, DPT, NCS; Sarah Lidstone, MD, PhD; Beth K. Rush, PhD, ABPP; Stephanie Zuba-Bates, OTD, MS, OTR/L. For full faculty listing, see brochure. 

AUDIENCE
Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Social Work and Speech Language Pathologists. Please see the brochure for Continuing Education for accreditation details.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the on-demand course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify positive clinical signs leading to a diagnosis of FND.
2. Summarize evidence to refute common misconceptions commonly associated with patients with FND.
3. List similarities and differences in assessment and intervention between patients with confirmed diagnosis of FND vs. patients with suspected positive clinical signs.
4. Describe interprofessional roles in the rehabilitation setting (both inpatient and outpatient) for comprehensive care planning for patients with FND.
5. Identify appropriate patient-provider and interprofessional communication skills and strategies when providing care for patients with FND.
6. Select appropriate patient education resources and clinician professional resources for plan of care development.

Upon completion of the virtual advanced case studies session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize current diagnostic criteria for functional neurological disorder
2. Identify appropriate patient-provider and interprofessional communication skills and strategies when providing care for patients with FND.
3. Develop interdisciplinary plans of care for patients with FND through discipline-specific, evidence-based and supported outcome measures and assessment tools, goal setting and discharge planning.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
To successfully complete the on-demand course, participants will need to complete the self-study work, view all recordings, complete an assessment and complete an evaluation after the course through the Academy Learning Portal by Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Learners will have access to review course materials until Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 12:00 AM GMT.

To successfully complete the live, virtual advanced case studies session, participants will need to attend the live activity on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, attest to your attendance and complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the course through the Academy Learning Portal by Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
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