Course Description for CM23/GR23/EX23/HS23
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Credit Hours: 3 |
| | Description: This course is an introductory neuroscience course for the occupational therapy
assistant. This class expands upon the students’ knowledge base acquired in Anatomy
and Physiology. Topics include principles of neuroscience at the cellular level,
development of the nervous system, neuroscience at the system level, neuroscience
at the regional level and support systems. Concepts of neurological development and
functioning, motor learning, reflex development and integration and the impact of illness
and disease related to neurological deficits are covered. Students will participate in a
one to two in-person skills assessments. This course will provide the foundation for later
fundamental courses. (hybrid)
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