Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CAPCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify key structures of the brain, brainstem, and cerebellum and their functions.
Determine the CNS changes associated with normal aging.
Identify the impact of age-associated CNS changes on patients' clinical presentation and plan of care.
Outline:
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology of Key Brain Structures
Central Nervous System Components
Cerebral Hemispheres
Key Vasculature of the Brain
Review
Spinal Cord
Neurons
Glial Cells
Review
Blood-Brain Barrier
Key Takeaways
Section 2: CNS Changes with Aging
Brain Volume and Neuron Structure
Additional Changes
CNS Response to Aging and Injury
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Presentation of Age-Related CNS Changes
Mental Presentation of Aging
Physical Presentation of the Aging CNS
Meet Sonya
Treatment Modifications and Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Entry level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.