Clinical Neurology Distance Education
Key information
Are you over-referring? Complete this course to boost your confidence in managing those challenging neurological cases that are often passed on to specialists.
Neurological cases can be intimidating and are frequently referred to specialists. This course aims to clarify the process of localisation and build your confidence in handling these complex cases.
Starting with the fundamentals of clinical neurology and an introduction to neuroanatomical localisation, the course is designed to help you develop a logical, stepwise approach to neurological presentations. Each module addresses a major clinical presentation such as seizures, paralysis, and head tilt, covering everything from the responsible anatomy and neurological examination to differential diagnoses, workup, and management, incorporating video footage where relevant.
Your learning will be enriched with videos, photos, and diagrams, complemented by expert feedback as you hone your skills in diagnosing and managing common brain, spinal, and neuromuscular disorders, and learn practical tips for application in general practice.
Learning Outcomes
Our ultimate aim is to develop your ability and confidence to work-up neurological cases. We will focus on developing a logical and stepwise approach to presentations such as:
- Paresis and paralysis
- Ataxia
- Seizures, tremors, and other paroxysmal events
- Blindness
- Anisocoria
- Intermittent weakness and collapse
- Locked jaw, dropped jaw and droopy faces
In addition, you will learn to diagnose and manage all of the common brain, spinal and neuromuscular diseases commonly seen in practice.
Modules
- Introduction to clinical neurology
- Ataxia
- Neuro-ophthalmology and common cranial nerve disorders
- Intracranial diseases
- Epilepsy, tremors, and paroxysmal movement disorders
- Exercise-associated weakness and collapse
- Non-surgical spinal diseases
- Surgical spinal diseases
- Neurological causes of lameness and monoparesis
Course Delivery
This online course provides an extensive educational package, ensuring a robust learning experience:
- Comprehensive Learning Materials: Participants will access a wide range of study resources including detailed digital notes, images, and instructional videos.
- Interactive Learning Opportunities: Participants will benefit from self-assessed quizzes to gauge their knowledge, a vibrant discussion forum for interacting with peers and tutors, and live Q&A webinars to delve into case challenges and course content.
- Continuous Assessment: Each month, you'll complete assignments based on real-life video case studies to consolidate your learning, with individual feedback provided by tutors to guide your progress.
- Monthly Review Videos: The curriculum is complimented by monthly review video delivered by your tutors to summarise all the key points and challenges covered within each module.
Handbook of Veterinary Neurology - Complimentary eBook
Course participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook of Veterinary Neurology 5th Ed textbook.
Workshop/s - Online
This online course comes with monthly review videos delivered by your tutors, and 4 live Q&A webinars to discuss previous modules and discuss any challenging topics.
What is Distance Education?
Premium, intensive online veterinary CE
All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of each monthly module. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of monthly assignments.
Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated online group discussion forum and regular live Q&A webinars.
RACE approved - 90 CE credits
This program 1147-38189 was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 90 CE credits being available to any one veterinarian. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
Who should enrol?
This course is ideal for qualified veterinarians looking to expand their expertise in clinical neurology.
Tutors
Laurent Garosi & Simon Platt