Advanced Headache Diagnosis & Management

Program Overview

The Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Advanced Headache Diagnosis and Management enhances clinical expertise in headache disorders management through online courses and an onsite intensive. It covers pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, treatment options, and business management, fostering interprofessional collaboration and hands-on practice to improve patient care outcomes. Scholarships are available, and curriculum details are accessible online.

Program Outline

The program aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively diagnose and manage headache disorders.

Outline:

The program consists of three online didactic courses (10 graduate credits) and a weekend onsite intensive.

Online Didactic Courses:

• Pathogenesis: Covers the underlying causes and mechanisms of headache disorders.
• Clinical Diagnosis: Focuses on the process of identifying and differentiating various headache types.
• Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options: Explores the range of treatment approaches, including medications and non-medication interventions.
• Psychiatric and Sleep Disorders: Addresses the interplay between headache disorders and mental health conditions, as well as sleep disturbances.

Weekend Onsite Intensive:

• Case Simulations and Procedures: Offers hands-on practice in applying diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Interprofessional Discussions: Facilitates collaborative learning and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals.
• Active Learning with Headache Medicine Experts: Provides direct interaction with leading specialists in the field.