Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

Upon completion of the activity, participants will be able to:

1. Review the neurological history and approach to the neurological exam.
2. Recognize how to diagnose common neurological problems such as headache, Parkinson’s disease, ischemic stroke, and dementia.
3. Cite an approach to the most common neurological symptoms including headache, vision changes, weakness, dizziness, and cognitive changes.
4. Apply optimal care to patients with neurological problems who do not require referral to a neurologist.
5. Identify ways to provide self-management support to patients with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia.
6. Recognize and manage neurological emergencies such as ischemic stroke and meningitis/encephalitis.
7. Discuss the roles of members of a multi-disciplinary team, and how each contributes to optimizing outcomes for neurology patients, especially those undergoing rehabilitation or living with chronic disease (e.g. PT, OT, SLP, PM&R, etc).