Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Neuropsychiatric symptoms often go unrecognized despite having a major effect on quality of life of those living with Parkinson's and their care partners. 

Learn about the importance of recognizing and addressing neuropsychiatric symptoms and management options to improve care for people with Parkinson’s disease.

 

 

Syllabus

 

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Video, 90 min. (viewing on computer/laptop/tablet is recommended)

Tools, Resources & References

Quiz

Evaluation

Credit Claiming and Certificate

  

 

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:

  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers

Learning Objectives

At the end of the activity, learners will be able to:

  • Identify and apply clinical reasoning to interpret the neuropsychiatric and related symptoms in Parkinson’s.
  • Differentiate and evaluate clinical presentations of neuropsychiatric and related symptoms in Parkinson’s to guide management strategies.
  • Integrate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions into individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 APA
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
  • 1.50 IPCE Credit™
Course opens: 
11/19/2025
Course expires: 
11/24/2028
Rating: 
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Faculty Biography

Silke Appel-Cresswell, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell is a movement disorder neurologist trained in Germany, London, UK, and Vancouver, Canada. She is an Associate Professor for Medicine/Neurology at the University of British Columbia where she holds the Marg Meikle Professorship for Research in Parkinson's disease and directs the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre at UBC. Her research focuses on the role of the microbiome in Parkinson's disease, and other brain disorders, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions as well as non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's such as depression, anxiety, cognition, and apathy. She is the founding director of the BC Brain Wellness Program and has previously served as the president of the Canadian Movement Disorder Society and the Director of the Canadian Residents Course for Movement Disorders. 

Disclosures: 

Parkinson’s Foundation 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.

Faculty Member(s)

Silke Appel-Cresswell, MD, FRCPC has disclosed that she is a site investigator for clinical trials by AbbVie, BlueRock/Bayer, Biohaven and Praxis. She receives research funding from Pacific Parkinson's Research Institute, Weston Family Foundation, Parkinson Canada, VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation, UBC Research Excellence Clusters, Jack and Darlene Poole Foundation and Rick's Heart Foundation. She has received funding from AbbVie and Merz. 

Planning Committee & Content Validators

  • Jaylan Hayes, PharmD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Erika Jacumin, PA-C has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Rebecca Miller, PhD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Lee Neilson, MD has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Janet Reilly, DNP, APRN-BC, RN has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Katrina Rudd, LICSW, C-ASWCM has no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Planners

  • Indhira Blackwood, MPA has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
  • Lisa Hoffman, MA has no relevant financial relationships to disclose

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

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

 
Physicians 

Parkinson’s Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses

Parkinson's Foundation designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians

This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) ([0.15 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE.
Attending the full program will earn 1.50 contact hour(s).
Universal Activity Number for Pharmacists:JA4008310-Universal Activity Number for Pharmacy Technicians: JA4008310-

Physician Assistants 

Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval valid through August 5, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent.   

 

Psychologists 

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.  1.50 CE hours. 

Social Workers 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Parkinson’s Foundation is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Parkinson’s Foundation maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 ASWB credits c

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 APA
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
  • 1.50 IPCE Credit™
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