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Jul 18, 2025
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PTAC 2010 - Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation (Theory)
Credits: 4
Catalog Description
This course discusses the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including the pathological conditions that result from injury or disease of the nervous system. Specific conditions covered are stroke with resulting hemiplegia, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer disease and types of dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and various other neurological diseases. Normal motor development, pediatric disorders and pediatric physical therapy will also be discussed. Other topics include the psychosocial aspects of disability, cognitive and psychological effects related to various conditions, functional training in self-care, and ethical issues related to research and treatment of these injuries and diseases. A critical-thinking and problem-solving approach is required to understand these disease processes and treatment rationales.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 2114 , PTAC 1050 , PTAC 1060 , PTAC 1070 , PTAC 1080 , and PTAC 1100
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: PTAC 1010
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