Introduction

The nervous system is directly responsible for what makes you "you" - managing life functions, coordinating movement, monitoring surroundings, and enabling communication, memories, and emotions. Understanding this complex electrochemical network, from single nerve cells to entire neuronal systems, provides rehabilitation professionals with powerful tools for identifying appropriate interventions and guiding care plans. This course explores the nervous system from nerve level through peripheral and central systems, covering action potentials, neurotransmitters, and clinical applications of motor and sensory function.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the basic structure and function of neurons, including neuronal communication physiology
• compare spinal and cranial nerve structure and function
• discuss the major differences between sensory, motor, and mixed nerves
• describe the major structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and how they interact with each other as part of a greater neuronal network

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 2.0 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.