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    Virtual

    APP Course

    Virtual
    Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
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    Course Description

    The 2026 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. Delivered over three interactive sessions July 15, 22, and 29, 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.

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    Agenda

    Agenda

    **Please note: This agenda is tentative, and topics/speakers are subject to change.

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    Pricing

    Advance rate valid through July 1. 

    New APP and Affiliate Members receive complimentary registration.* Contact CNS Member Services today to join and take advantage of this special offer. 

    Please visit our Membership page to learn more about APP and Affiliate Membership.
    *New members only

    Registration Type Advance Rate Rate after July 1
    APP & Affiliate Member (Nurse/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant $100 $300
    CNS Member (Medical Student/Resident/International Resident) $100 $300
    CNS Member (Active/Associate/International) $300 $500
    Non-member $450 $650
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    CME

     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 CNS designates this live 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
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