Description
Four lectures from cellular neuroscience to all twelve cranial nerves. CNS and PNS, neurons and synapses, meninges and CSF, brain lobes, subcortical structures, brainstem, and the cranial nerves most important for SLPs.
Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish CNS from PNS structures
- Describe neuron structure and synaptic transmission
- Identify brain lobes and their functions
- Name all 12 cranial nerves with their clinical significance for SLPs
What You Get
- 4 video lectures across 1 topic area
- Downloadable lesson summary for every lecture (PDF)
- Student worksheet for each lesson (PDF, 1 page)
- Printable quiz for each lesson with answer key (PDF)
- 4 self-check quizzes (5 questions each, not graded)
- 10-question final assessment (80% passing required)
- Certificate of completion
Who This Is For
CSD graduate students, medical SLPs, anyone preparing for the 400-level neurogenic course
Continuing Education
1 contact hour of professional development content included with this module.
SLPTutor.com courses are designed to support the ongoing professional growth of speech-language pathologists, CSD students, and related professionals. Each course includes structured video instruction by Dr. Joy Musser, PhD, CCC-SLP, downloadable study materials, self-check quizzes, and a graded final assessment with certificate of completion.
Your CEU progress is tracked automatically through your SLPTutor.com account — complete courses at your own pace and maintain a record of your professional development hours.
Please note: SLPTutor.com courses are independent continuing education offerings and are not approved by or affiliated with ASHA’s CE program. These courses provide valuable professional development content taught by a credentialed instructor, but completion does not award ASHA CEUs. If your state or employer requires ASHA-approved CEUs specifically, please verify their requirements before enrolling. Many employers and state boards accept a range of continuing education documentation beyond ASHA-approved providers.
