Overview of the inflammatory neuropathies: GBS, CIDP and MMN
PT
OT
SLP
CR/PR
Aud
Course Level:
Introductory
Course Type:
Live Webinar
February 18, 2026
Check-In Time: 2/18/2026 4:45:00 PM
Course Time(s): 5:00PM-6:00PM
Course Location:
Contact Hours: 1.0
Course Completion:
Course intended to be completed in full.
Discipline Specific CEU Approvals:
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OT: You will receive a certificate of completion with total CE contact hours. This course is not submitted for AOTA approval, but you may submit the certificate and course details to your licensing board. Please review your organization’s CE requirements for eligibility (OR could replace the last sentence with: For CE requirements and qualifying OT activities, see MN Statute 148.
- PT: This course will be submitted to the MN Board of PT for credit approval; however, approval or the full number of credits is not guaranteed. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which may be used toward professional licensure.
- SLP Satisfactory Completion & ASHA CE Registry Submission: To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend the entire course and complete the evaluation—including the intent to change statement—within 30 days. If not attended in full, the certificate will reflect adjusted hours. Participants who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for ASHA CE Registry submission. During the evaluation, participants may opt to receive ASHA CEUs by providing their ASHA number. Upon successful completion, CEU information will be submitted to the ASHA Registry.
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Allen
Instructor Bio:
Jeffrey Allen is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. He completed his neurology residency training at Tufts University, and neuromuscular fellowship at Harvard. Dr. Allen’s research has focused on defining the clinical and diagnostic boundaries of the inflammatory neuropathies, as well as investigating treatments for those disorders. He serves as chairman of GBS/CIDP Foundation International Global Medical Advisory Board and Treasurer of the Peripheral Nerve Society. Dr. Allen is also involved with the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium, American Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Financial Disclosure:
No financial disclosures to report.
Non‑financial Disclosure:
No non‑financial disclosures to report.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
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Understand the clinical characteristics of the immune mediated neuropathies GBS, CIDP and MMN
- Describe importance of early and accurate diagnosis (and mis diagnosis) of these conditions
- Describe standard treatments for GBS, CIDP and MMN
4:45-5 pm Check in time
Contact Information
M Health Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department
Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607
