Overview
Course Description
The Advanced Practice Provider Course in Neurosurgery is a comprehensive, virtual educational program designed to provide Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical insight into the care of neurosurgical patients. This course offers a structured, practical approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and managing common neurosurgical conditions across a variety of clinical settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Perform a focused neurosurgical neurological examination and correlate findings with underlying neuroanatomy.
- Interpret basic neuroimaging (CT and MRI) using a systematic approach to identify common neurosurgical pathologies.
- Apply evidence-based principles to evaluate and manage neurosurgical patients in acute, perioperative, and critical care settings.
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision-making for common neurosurgical procedures and subspecialty conditions, including recognition of complications and need for escalation of care.
Course Directors
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Planners
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Pricing
Advance Rate
$300
For Members
Non-Member
$450
- Registration is Closed
Rate after July 5
$500
For Members
Non-Member
$650
- Registration is Closed
APP & Affiliate Member
Nurse • Nurse Practitioner • Physician Assistant
$100
Advance Rate
Rate after July 5
$300
- Registration is Closed
Medical Student & Resident Member
Medical Student • Resident • International Resident
$100
Advance Rate
Rate after July 5
$300
- Registration is Closed
Advance rate valid through July 5.
New APP and Affiliate Members receive complimentary registration.* Contact CNS Member Services today to join and take advantage of this special offer. Application must be completed and approved by July 14 at 4:00 pm CT.
Please visit our Membership page to learn more about APP and Affiliate Membership.
*New members only
Accreditation Statement
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) designates this Other (Blended Learning) activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
What APP and Nurse Attendees Need to Do to Earn Credit
To use a CNS Certificate of Attendance for certification or licensure purposes, APPs and nurses should:
- Attend the full activity and complete any required evaluations
- Download or retain the Certificate of Attendance issued by CNS
- Self‑submit the activity to the appropriate certifying or licensing organization (e.g., NCCPA or state board of nursing), following that organization’s instructions
- Retain the certificate for the current and previous certification or licensure cycles in case of audit