AIB 401 - Neurosciences and Organs of Special Senses

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 7 WEEKS)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The Neurosciences and Organs of Special Senses course provides students with a foundation in the areas of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT and Developmental Pediatrics. Throughout the course, students will learn the approach to a patient with a common symptoms or important problems; the elements of the neurological, eye, and head and neck exam, as well as perform a developmental assessment; to develop the ability to localize lesions, all while being able to recognize serious processes requiring urgent referral. Students will also learn the impact of neurological disease on patients and society.