Clinical Evaluation & Comprehensive Management of Myasthenia Gravis
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:00–5:00 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Kelly Graham Gwathmey, MD
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review the clinical presentation of myasthenia gravis and its diagnostic approach. A brief overview of the myasthenia gravis pharmacological treatment will be discussed. This webinar will also focus on a comprehensive therapeutic approach with emphasis on the role of physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology in the management of myasthenia gravis.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis and its impact on daily living
- Define the role of interdisciplinary care in the management of myasthenia gravis
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 12/9/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Kelly Graham Gwathmey, MD
Financial: Consultant for Alexion, Receives a Honoria from Argnex
Non-financial: Nothing to disclose.
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