This course will advance the students’ ability to assess and develop a plan of care for individuals experiencing neurological deficits from select diagnoses including concussion, traumatic brain injury, dementia, brain tumors, and other rare or complex neurological conditions. Topics covered include examination, evaluation, diagnosis, pharmacological management, clinical decision-making, prognosis, standardized assessments, outcome measures and interventions. Special emphasis is placed on considerations of health policy, billing, and legal requirements for persons with neurological pathologies and for their caregivers.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all term 4 coursework