Applied Neurology
Provides a basic understanding of how the human nervous system works and explores common neuropathies that impair health and functioning. Presents clinically relevant aspects of normal neuroanatomy and basic neurophysiology as a background for understanding disorders of the human nervous system. Assists in comprehending important clinical concepts related to abnormal neurological conditions in order to substantiate therapeutic rationale for physical therapy treatment techniques taught in the PTA curriculum. One lecture and two seminar hours a week. Prerequisite: BIO152. Corequisite: PTA203 and PTALB4.
Subject Code: PTA
Course Number: 202
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Label structures in the human nervous system (neuron, spinal cord, brainstem, brain, etc.).
2. Differentiate between structural components of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
3. Identify relationships among various neurological structures (neuron, glia, spinal cord, brainstem, diencephalon, cerebrum, cerebellum, etc.).
4. Describe the physiological functions and interrelatedness of important neurological structures (neuron, glia, spinal cord, brainstem, diencephalon, cerebrum, cerebellum, etc.).
5. Describe the role and interaction of the nervous system in sensation, perception, cognitive function, and movement.
6. Describe abnormal signs and symptoms associated with common neurological pathologies.
7. Identify and practice some basic clinical tests or measures related to neurologic function.
8. Integrate academic knowledge of the neurologic system into the clinical decision-making process for proposal of basic therapeutic intervention.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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