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Neurology 203a : The Cranial Nerve Examination

Credit Hours(s)8.0

InstructorsJoseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

Price$160.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course, Diplomate Level;

Educational Objectives

Outline the clinical anatomy of each of the cranial nerves and their origin from the diencephalon and brainstem
Summarize clinical function of the corticobulbar pathways
Relate information regarding the ocular system, including upper motor neuron, internuclear and lower motor neuron pathways
Distinguish between central and peripheral lesions involving cranial nerve function
Predict the location of lesions in the visual system by analyzing information from the clinical examination
Identify cranial nerve nuclei in the brainstem and discuss their function
Describe the clinical function of each of the cranial nerves
Describe and demonstrate the clinical bedside examination of each cranial nerve
Compare and contrast the effects of lesions involving voluntary, involuntary and emotional movements associated with the cranial nerves
Discuss the various common clinical disorders which affect the cranial nerves
Discuss common ophthalmoscopic findings, both normal and pathological, which may be observed on the ophthalmoscopic examination
Identify anatomical and functional relationships which help explain multiple chiropractic concepts, including that of cervicogenic headache
Differentiate between central and peripheral varieties of facial paralysis
Break down the various tuning fork tests of hearing
Differentiate between neuro-sensory and conductive hearing loss

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