Cranial Nerve Course for SLPs

Neuroanatomy & Cranial Nerves for the SLP

COURSE OVERVIEW

Trach/vent CEU for speech pathologists (SLPs)

Cranial nerve exam

CEU from a practicing speech pathologist

Learn from a neurologist

CEU courses for medical SLPs

1 hour, self-paced

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Certificate & 0.1 ASHA CEU

Course description

Understanding neuroanatomy and the cranial nerves is essential for the Medical SLP. In this course, a neurologist differentiates upper motor neurons vs. lower motor neurons (UMN vs LMN), explains the functions of the cranial nerves, and instructs the learner how to perform a thorough cranial nerve examination.

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What you'll learn

  • The difference between upper and lower motor neurons (UMN vs LMN)
  • How to distinguish an upper vs lower motor neuron (cranial nerve) lesion based on clinical findings      
  • How to complete and interpret a cranial nerve examination

ASHA CEUs / Continuing Education credit

  • This course is 1 hour long (1 PDH / professional development hours) and is registered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. Partial credit is not offered.
  • All participants who meet course requirements receive a certificate of completion, regardless of ASHA CE reporting status.
  • If you want your participation in this course reported to ASHA for CEUs, you must select that option at checkout. It's not possible to change your mind later.
  • ASHA CEU reporting offered for this course until: Jun. 17. 2027
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REVIEWS

Neuroanatomy & Cranial Nerves for the SLP

"Presenter did a great job linking anatomy to clinical findings you would expect to see on a bedside exam"

 "The instructor presented great slides, wonderful new information regarding further reading material and recent studies related to swallowing and cranial nerve function."   

"It was great hearing from a neurologist in general, but I was truly grateful that he highlighted the information in a way that would be very applicable to practice."  

The presenter

Dr. Charles Lavigne, MD, presenter for 'Neuroanatomy & Cranial Nerves for the SLP' at The Modern MedSLP with Brooke Richardson

The Presenter

Charles Lavigne, MD currently practices as a Neurohospitalist at UNC Rex Hospital. Dr. Lavigne completed his training in neurology at Harvard at the Mass General and Brigham program. He completed a fellowship in headache medicine.

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One year access

$39 USD


  • Unlimited 1-year access
  • learn from a neurologist
  • 1 hour of premium education
  • Comprehensive handouts
  • Certificate of completion
  • ASHA CE reporting

Discounts

Dysphagia & medications CEU for medical and acute SLPs. Included in Acute Care Compass subscription at The Modern MedSLP from Brooke Richardson

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Professors / instructors: Send an email to hello@themodernmedslp.com for a personalized quote. Please include the number of students, which courses you're interested in using, and the start date of the term. Your students will receive a discounted rate and you'll receive complimentary tuition for the courses you incorporate into your curriculum.

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This course does not include a Facebook group, email follow-up questions, or any 1:1 access to the instructor. Because of this, the course is priced accordingly and contains comprehensive information and resources.

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If you have a disability and may need accommodations, please email hello@themodernmedslp.com before registering for the course. If reasonable accommodations will allow you to complete the course, we will make them.

No refunds for webinars. No refunds for participants who enroll without agreeing to terms of use. You must complete the course within the time frame indicated at enrollment; course access will automatically expire after that time and you will have to re-enroll.

If a participant is unable to complete a course for any reason, no refunds are offered. If the Instructor and/or MedSLP Consultants cease offering the course at any time, enrolled participants will be given 30-days notice to complete the course prior to termination of access. 

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