Using Practical Training to Enhance Movement Disorder Care: Clarisse Goas MSN, APRN-CNP

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“One of the things the [Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers] is most passionate about is making sure that all nurse practitioners and [physician assistants] in movement disorders have the most up-to-date information on how to take care of our patients.”

The Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers (AMDAPP) is considered the only professional network dedicated to APPs in movement disorders, created to foster collaboration, education, and innovation in patient care. Established in 2019 by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) to support this essential workforce, AMDAPP began with an advisory board that developed CME courses, an online discussion forum, and the first-ever APP Congress. Now, as an independent nonprofit, AMDAPP remains committed to a patient-centered approach, working in synergy with PMD Alliance to empower APPs and enhance movement disorder care.

The 2025 AMDAPP CME Conference, held February 15-16, in Austin, Texas, offers a comprehensive blend of informative sessions, hands-on training, and collaborative discussions aimed to enhance movement disorder care. Key topics of the agenda include updates in Parkinson diagnosis, drug-induced and tardive dyskinesia, advanced treatment approaches, and the role of APPs in multidisciplinary care. Attendees will also have the chance to engage in hands-on workshops covering pumps and sialorrhea injections, as well as DBS training for both foundational and advanced case discussions. Additional sessions will focus on psychosis, mental health, and atypical movement disorders, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for attendees.

Clarisse Goas MSN, APRN-CNP, a movement disorders nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and advisory board member of the APProviders Consortium, recently spoke with NeurologyLive^® about the critical role of structured education in bridging the gap between knowledge and clinical application. She emphasized how hands-on workshops empower APPs to confidently implement new treatments, navigate the challenges of staying updated on emerging therapies, and apply case-based learning to diverse patient populations. Goas spoke about how the interactive sessions at the conference will not only reinforce foundational skills but also provide practical insights that enhance real-world patient care.

Registration for the 2025 AMDAPP CME Conference is now open! The meeting is set to be held at the Thompson Austin, in Austin, Texas, from February 15 to 16, 2025. To register and for more information, head to https://www.amdapp.org/