This seminar presents concepts of the central nervous system based on research over the last ten years and is translated into clinical application by Dr. Moore. Topics include: Terminology and Basic Essentials; Synapses at all levels of the CNS; Functional Systems that Enable Learning; The Four Major Learning Systems and Circuits; Higher and Lower Functional Components of the Nervous System; Parallel-Distributing Processing; Signal Coding; Internal Brain Maps; Comparative Systems; The Anticipatory Nervous System; Functional Brain Scans. Handouts included in PDF file format.
1. Identify the major systems of the CNS.
2. List the functions related to learning.
3. List some ways in which research suggests how the brain works.
4. Describe the importance of neuroanatomy as a foundation for clinical application of treatment techniques.
Level I Introductory/no prerequisites required.
AOTA Domain of OT Category 1, Texas CE Type 2, NBCOT PDUs, approved by the New York State PT Board, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page.
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