Neurology 128

Course overview

Hour 1 *Identify and recite all components of the neurological examination *Outline basic peripheral and central nervous system pathways that are clinically relevant to the bedside (ambulatory) neurological examination. *Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic motor system, including aspects of strength, tone and volume. Hour 2 *Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic sensory system, including sensory testing of deep and superficial CNS pathways. *Perform an examination of the reflex system, including testing of deep, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes. Hour 3 *Perform an examination of the movement, balance and coordination systems, including tests of cerebellar function. *Demonstrate an examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions. *Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system. *Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.