Diamond Education Foundation Launching Empowered Advanced Practice Providers in Headache Management 2025

This one-day, high-impact course is designed to transition Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) from “imposter to specialist.” Recognized as a vital part of the headache care team, APPs often face unique challenges in scope of practice and specialized training. This program addresses those gaps by combining advanced clinical education (pathophysiology, pharmacology) with professional empowerment strategies. The curriculum is built to equip APPs with the confidence to work to the full scope of their licenses, whether in collaborative group practices or independent clinics.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees will be able to:

Master the latest evidence-based treatments for primary headache disorders, including CGRP monoclonal antibodies and gepants.

Perform essential pain management procedures, such as OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections and nerve blocks, with correct physiology and technique.

Manage complex and refractory cases, including strategies for keeping patients out of the Emergency Room and indications for inpatient management.

Navigate the nuances of treating special populations, including pediatrics, pregnant, and lactating patients.

Optimize practice efficiency through improved time management, documentation, and patient interaction skills.

Advocate for the role of the APP in migraine care and understand the pathway to “Added Qualification in Headache (AQH)” certification.

+ Event Details

Date: May 2, 2025

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Typically held at the University Club of Chicago)

Organizer: Diamond Headache Clinic Research & Educational Foundation

+ Who Should Attend
This course is exclusively tailored for:

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

Physician Assistants (PAs)

Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs)

Clinical Nurse Specialists

+ Why Attend

Targeted Curriculum: Unlike general neurology conferences, this agenda is built specifically for the APP workflow, addressing both clinical decision-making and professional role development.

Skill Acquisition: The inclusion of procedural training (injections/blocks) provides tangible skills that can be immediately applied in practice to generate revenue and improve patient relief.

Peer Networking: Connect with successful APPs who have established themselves as leaders in the field (“magnetic mavericks”), providing mentorship and a roadmap for career advancement.

 
+ Topics:

01 Acute Migraine Management (May 2025)
02 OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Chronic Migraine Demonstration
03 Working in the Full Scope of Practice as an APP – AQH Headache Certification
04 Evolution of a Headache APP – From Imposter to Headache Specialist
05 Networking, Career Advancement, and Ongoing Training for Headache Specialists
06 Women & Children First – Migraine Advocacy & Stigma
07 Inpatient Headache Treatment
08 Documenting Headache Patient Interactions With Accuracy… And How to Not Spend a Thousand Years Doing It
09 Emergency Room and Urgent Care – How to Keep Our Headache Patients Out of These Settings
10 Interventional Management of Migraine – Trigger Point Injections, Nerve Blocks
11 Migraine in Pediatrics
12 Managing Headache Conditions During Pregnancy and Lactation
13 Headache Prevention
14 Understanding Migraine Pathophysiology