Neurological Emergencies Pt. 2
Tracking # 20-1352184
Course overview
Objectives Describe the process of a neurological assessment and what signs and symptoms would indicate a problem or injury Identify the different forms of seizures and seizure disorders Recognize other common neurological emergencies that may present in the field Content Information Covered Overview of neurological conditions Epidemiology Pathophysiology Central Nervous System Brain Spinal cord Autonomic and peripheral nervous systems Neurological assessment normal and abnormal findings General Appearance Speech Skin Posture Gait Mental Status Mood thought perception judgment memory and attention Cranial nerve assessment Glasgow coma scale General management considerations Airway ventilation respiration circulation Emotional support Transport decisions Demyelinating Neurological Disorders Parkinsons disease Cranial nerve disorders Movement disorders dystonia Neurological infections inflammation Spinal Cord Compression Hydrocephalus
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.