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