HLSC 410 - Applied Neuroscience for the Rehabilitation Professional

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Mercy University

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This course will focus on the application of neuroscience theory and clinical principles of nervous system function to behavioral outcomes in sensation, movement, perception and cognition as typically seen by rehabilitation professionals. Anatomy and function of the human nervous systems will be taught with emphasis placed on its role in development, movement and motor learning, the sensory system, cognition, perception and behavior for the purpose of understanding rehabilitation principles and intervention. Components of normal function and dysfunction of the peripheral and central nervous systems will be reviewed from the perspective of the rehabilitation specialist. Nervous system components including the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebrum and the auditory, visual and vestibular systems will be reviewed. Primary roles and functions, knowledge of the physical structures involved and the neural pathways that link systems will be reviewed. This course will review disorders and dysfunction of these systems and the impact of deficits on function, behavior and the rehabilitative process. Application of concepts and knowledge will be linked to clinical problems and case studies from a therapist’s perspective through the study of the sensory systems, motor learning, neurobehavioral presentations and an introduction to neurological assessment. Case studies will be used both in class and in online discussions to facilitate the integration of neuroscience theory and clinical application of concepts. This course requires student participation and completion of assignments using the college’s distance learning technology. Prerequisite: BIOL303. 4 sem. hrs. 4 crs.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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