The AANS Neurosurgical Topics for the Advanced Practitioner virtual course reviews current practice guidelines and recommendations of relevant neurosurgical topics through lectures and case studies.

Offering diverse neurosurgical and advanced practitioner faculty, this course gives attendees a one-of-a-kind learning experience while addressing highly requested topics.

Stay up to date with current practice guidelines and learn neurosurgical-focused information to increase your contribution to your practice.


This course includes:

  • Live lectures and on-demand sessions
  • Neurosurgeon and advanced practitioner faculty
  • Virtual networking opportunities with peers and faculty

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Assess emerging technologies as well as diagnosis and treatment paradigms for spine, vascular, and critical/acute care, including pharmacology, in a variety of neurosurgical conditions.
  • Compare and contrast alternative tests and medications ordered by neurosurgeons/advanced practitioners for a variety of conditions.
  • Determine how to be an effective preceptor to assist your neurosurgeons/advanced practitioner team.

Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.