Clinical Neuroscience in OT w/Lab

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This course is an introduction to Neuroscience and is designed to develop the students ’ understanding of the relationship between neuronal structure and function. The course presents information relevant to an understanding of the fundamental concepts in clinical and basic neuroscience. This course provides the students with the foundation for further study of the basic function of the nervous system and a background for practical study in the interpretation of signs, symptoms and presentation of neurological disorders. Further students will learn introductory neurological examinations (cranial nerve testing, sensation testing, and other clinical exams) in the context of activity and occupation, emphasizing the functional considerations for neuroscience in clinical practice.