Neurology

Catalog description

The Neurology course will provide PA students with an understanding of developmental and acquired diseases of the central and peripheral ner- vous system. Content will focus on clinical anatomy; pathophysiology; physiology; physical diagnosis; clinical diagnostics; clinical medicine; and pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics related to the central and peripheral nervous system. Students will also engage in exercises to enhance clinical reasoning and improve their skill and understanding of the physical examination of the nervous system. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a working knowledge to provide medical care to patients presenting with the myriad diseases and syndromes related to the nervous system.