Strides for DMD: Advancing Therapies, Empowering Patients (A Microlearning Library)
Released On
May 31, 2025
Expires On
May 31, 2026
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
90 minutes
Specialty
Neurology, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Topic(s)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Providers/Grant Support
This activity is supported in part by an independent medical educational grant from Sarepta Therapeutics.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Nurses — 1.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development credit
- PAs — maximum of 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
All other health care professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for health care professionals involved in the management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), including neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists, as well as pediatric primary care providers and other members of the interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams responsible for the coordinated care of patients with DMD.
Program Overview
As Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment rapidly evolves, primary care providers play a crucial role in early identification, coordination of care, and ongoing management. This microlearning activity delivers concise, actionable insights on determining therapeutic candidacy, interpreting the latest clinical data, and tailoring treatment strategies for ambulatory and nonambulatory patients of all ages. Gain practical knowledge to support personalized care for patients living with DMD.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Evaluate real-world, case-based scenarios for patients with DMD to help determine therapeutic candidacy across the age spectrum
- Assess the latest data from clinical studies with DMD treatments to help inform clinical decision-making
- Describe best practices for ongoing monitoring of patients at various ages who are receiving treatment for DMD
Faculty
Laura Case, PT, DPT, MS, PhD, C/NDT
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Core Faculty
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC
Kaitlin Batley, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Katie Jesionek, BSN, RN
Manager, Clinical Care & Education
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Washington, DC
Nancy Kuntz, MD
Associate Physician, Division of Neurology
Medical Director, Mazza Foundation Neuromuscular Program
Director, Muscular Dystrophy Associate Care Center
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD
Neurologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Rochester Medicine
Rochester, NY
Ann Martin, MS, CGC
Vice President, Community
Research & Genetic Services
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Washington, DC
Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The France Foundation and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. The France 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 health care team.
Credit Designation
Physicians
All other health care professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating in and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures
- Participate in the online activity
- Submit the evaluation form
Certificates will be available for download by participants.
Course Viewing Requirements
Supported Browsers (Desktop/Mobile)
Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 and above
Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The France Foundation requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
Disclaimer
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
Contact Information
For CME questions please contact: [email protected].