Neurology is often considered a challenging specialty.
It is therefore often assumed that neurology cases can only be managed in specialty referral hospitals. In contrast to popular belief, many small animal neurology patients can however be successfully managed in a first opinion setting. Recognizing the neurological nature and characterizing the clinical problem are the most important aspects of clinical neurology.
During this course we hope to break down some of the barriers associated with neurology. We will discuss the absolute minimum of neuro-anatomy you should know, how to perform a neuro-exam in practice, and how to recognize the most likely differential diagnoses without expensive and advanced diagnostics. The concept of problem-based clinical reasoning will be central in answering the most important clinical questions.
This course is aimed at primary care veterinary clinicians that don’t feel comfortable assessing neurology patients in practice.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, you will:
- Describe the function of the basic anatomical components of the nervous system.
- List the most common clinical signs associated with dysfunction of specific components of the nervous system.
- Develop the skills to perform a neurological examination in a structured and time-efficient manner.
- Identify the neuro-anatomical localization in animals with neurological disease.
- Describe the different strategies which can be used to identify the most likely underlying diagnosis.
- Apply the principles of a problem-based clinical reasoning approach to patients with neurological disease.
- Define the easily-identifiable clinical features that characterize the most likely differential diagnosis.
- List the most likely differential diagnoses based on the principles of clinical reasoning.
Modules
1. The Nervous System: What is it, what happens if it doesn’t work, and how to perform a neuro-exam in practice
2. Everyday Strategies: How to recognise the most likely differential diagnosis in practice
What is a TimeOnline OnDemand?
Flexible and accessible online CE
TimeOnline OnDemand are short online continuing education programs that you can start and finish at a time that suits you. Created by content matter experts, each OnDemand course gives you access to videos, presentations, notes, supplementary readings and an opportunity to test your knowledge. Succinct and engaging, these courses are designed to fit around your busy life and within your areas of interest. Note: Course notes are available online for 90 days after registering.
This course is self-paced and there is no active discussion forum. If you are looking for a short online course with a discussion forum please check out our TimeOnline courses.
Who should enrol?
This course is designed for qualified veterinarians. Veterinary students are welcome to enrol.
| Registrant Type |
Non-Member Price |
Member Discount |
Member Price |
Price with 10% Loyalty Discount |
| Non-Member |
$300 |
- |
- |
$270 |
| CVE Members** |
$300 |
50% |
$150 |
$135 |
| Student Members |
$300 |
50% |
$150 |
$135 |
| eMembers |
$300 |
n/a |
$300 |
$270 |
*If you qualify for a 10% loyalty discount it will be automatically applied in the cart. For more information, see TimeOnline OnDemand FAQs.
**CVE Members include: Professional, Part-time Professional, Practice Member Staff, Recent Graduate, and Academic members.