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Overview of the inflammatory neuropathies: GBS, CIDP and MMN

This course is exclusively available to employees of Fairview Rehab Services.
Intended Audience:

PT

OT

SLP

CR/PR

Aud

Course Level:

Introductory

Course Type: Virtual course iconLive Webinar

February 18, 2026

Check-In Time: 2/18/2026 4:45:00 PM

Course Time(s): 5:00PM-6:00PM

Course Location:

Live webinar via Zoom

Contact Hours: 1.0

Course Completion:
Course intended to be completed in full.

Discipline Specific CEU Approvals:

  • 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.

ASHA information

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.

Overview of the inflammatory neuropathies: GBS, CIDP and MMN image
Course Description:

This course will cover the clinical characteristics of the immune mediated neuropathies, specifically Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) and Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN). as well as emphasize the significance of early  and accurate diagnosis, including the risks associated with mis-diagnosis. Additionally, standard therapeutic interventions for GBS, CIDP and MMN will be discussed. 

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
  • 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
Course Agenda:

4:45-5 pm          Check in time

5-6 pm                GBS, CIDP and MMN
                            Q & A
Course Fee: NA
Registration deadline: February 16

Contact Information

M Health Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department

Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607