APPLIED NEUROANATOMY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

OCCTHER 630

Highlights anatomical structures and biomechanical principles most relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Areas of the body deemed most significant to the practice of Occupational Therapy (OT) will be given greater time and explored with greater depth. As critical thinking is an essential component of clinical practice, focus learning on function and thinking through how anatomy influences clinical care, daily occupations, and pathology.

NEUROL 913

Basic science concepts will be integrated to examine the relationship between neuroanatomy and cognition (e.g., learning and memory, executive function, visual perceptual abilities, etc.). Utilize stroke, epilepsy, dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders from clinical practice to demonstrate the connection between brain structure and cognitive function. Hands on experience in neuropsychological test administration and interpretation will be integrated into learning. Brain imaging correlates for clinical cases will be presented by a clinical neurologist.

NEURODPT/NTP/PSYCH 611

Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian nervous system. Lectures will cover the neuroanatomy of the major subdivisions of the human brain, the major sensory and motor systems, and higher order functions. Lab/discussion sections will emphasize readings from the primary literature and hands-on dissections.

PHYTHER 500

Development, structure, regions and function of the nervous system are covered with the purpose of providing insight into the clinical treatment of common neurological conditions. General principles of the development, connectivity and blood supply of both the central and peripheral nervous system (spinal cord, brainstem, and above the brainstem) are taught.

ANATOMY 622

Dissection-based gross human anatomy relevant with a physical and occupational therapy focus. Special emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems, and living subject and surface anatomy.