Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy

Program Overview

This micro-credential provides an understanding of the structural anatomy of the human nervous system, including the skull, brain, spinal cord, and vertebral column. Through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, learners will develop skills in identifying neuroanatomical features and applying this knowledge to medical device design and development. The program is designed for part-time students looking to upskill or reskill in this specialized field.

Program Outline

• Module Content: This module will detail the structural anatomy of the human nervous system.
Areas of significance in this regard include:
• The structural biology of the skull, meninges, brain, spinal cord, and vertebral column.
• Neurovascular structures.
• Emphasis on identifying these neuroanatomical features as viewed through surgical windows.
• Teaching Mode:
• 20 x 1hr lectures
• 2 x 1 hr tutorials
• 2 x 3 hr laboratory sessions

Assessment:

• Continuous Assessment - 100 marks:
• E-tivities - 4 x MCQ/SAQ quizzes - 80 marks.
• Discussions Board(s) - Discussion to apply module content relevant to the design and development of medical device design and development - 20 marks.

Other:

• This micro-credential is organized to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area.
• On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Use appropriate anatomical terminology to describe neuroanatomical structures and their locations in the vertebral column and skull.
• Identify features on the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
• Identify important features of the central nervous system.
• Identify the neurovascular structures of the central nervous system (CNS).
• Describe the surgical access pathways to various neuroanatomical structures through surgical windows.
• Discuss the structure-function relationship of the CNS.
• Display critical thinking in the discussion of access to neuroanatomical structures in the context of the design and development of medical technologies.