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Neurology 204c : The Examination of Communication and Knowledge

Credit Hours(s)5.0

InstructorsJoseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

Price$100.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course, Diplomate Level;

Educational Objectives

Define the terms communication, language, and a wide variety of descriptive terms for cortical language and knowledge impairments
Review the functions classically associated with the cerebral cortex
Categorize cortical deficits and associated patient conditions
Identify neurological pathways used by the cerebral cortex
Describe in detail concepts of lateralization of brain function and hemisphere "dominance" or "hemisphericity"
Describe and demonstrate a schema to maintain a methodical approach to the patient with a communication disorder
Visualize a patient with a "split brain disorder"
Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an examination of a patient with a communication disorder
Compare and contrast loss of neurologic function at the level of the primary modality to disorders of the primary cortical receptive area as well as in the association cortex

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