Objectives
At the conclusion of this course each participant should be able to:
- Identify and discuss clinically relevant aspects of neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology
- Interpret neuroimaging studies
- Recognize and describe all major neurological disorders and important variants
- Discuss developmental disorders and scientific underpinnings
- Distinguish abnormal behavioral and personality changes
- Describe the use of appropriate psychopharmacology agents for all major neurologic disorders and important interactions
- Identify and plan treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse
- Identify and distinguish between altered states of consciousness and memory disorders
- Implement appropriate primary and secondary stroke prevention strategies
