OTD 7121 - Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy Practice

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course focuses on the anatomy of central and peripheral nervous systems, including its structures and functions. Course content covers how an individuals cognition and behavior are related to the brain and the rest of the nervous system for daily functioning. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomic structures and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. 2. Describe the neuroplastic changes at the neural and cortical level including concepts of synaptic pruning, cortical maps, neurogenesis, and activity dependent plasticity. 3. Explain the impact of cognition and behavior of the central and peripheral nervous system on daily functioning. 4. Reflect on various intervention techniques associated with impairments related to neurological disorders. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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