Introduction and Overview of the Nervous System
Tracking # 20-1240038
Course overview
The human nervous system is one of the most complex networks on the planet with near-instantaneous communication and multitasking abilities. Every one of us carries this amazing network inside our bodies. It is in constant communication with itself and our environment enabling us to safely navigate our surroundings manipulate objects create art and music read and communicate with others and avoid danger and injury. Rehabilitation professionals need to have a strong understanding of the workings of the nervous system as a foundational science in everyday practice. Understanding the nervous system allows us to better communicate with and respond to our patients nervous system for optimal therapy outcomes. This course aims to introduce the anatomy and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Disclosure statements
No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.