Course: Neurology

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Course title Neurology
Course code KKO/P4NRL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Medová Nela, MUDr.
  • Ehler Edvard, doc. MUDr. CSc.
  • Meleková Alena, MUDr.
  • Formanová Leona, MUDr.
Course content
Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Localization of disorders of brain function. Central and peripheral paresis. Sensitivity disorders, speech disorders, neuralgia. Basic brain and spinal cord syndromes. Ancillary examinations (EEG, EMG, cerebrospinal fluid). Cerebrovascular accidents. Multiple sclerosis. Neuromuscular diseases. Epilepsy and seizure conditions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with clinical conditions and diseases that affect the nervous system and with preventive and treatment measures.
The student will learn to evaluate current clinical conditions in neurology and will understand the special features in the care of these patients.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Student performance assessment

Completion of compulsory 50% attendance at the lectures. Successful completion of a written test (75%).
Recommended literature
  • AMBLER, Z. Základy neurologie. 7. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2011.
  • Ehler, Edvard. Neurologie. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7395-158-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2014) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2016) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer