DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the structure, types of neurons, and neural transmission in the human body.
- Describe the anatomy of the central nervous system.
- Describe the anatomy of the brain, including the cranial nerves.
- Discuss spinal cord anatomy and physiology, including reflexes and central nervous system pathways.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral nervous system, including the autonomic and somatic branches.
- Discuss the functional anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and its branches—the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.
- Discuss sensory and motor input, feedback, and integration for purposeful movement within the somatic nervous system.
This course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida.
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, Anatomy, Autonomic, Basic Anatomy, Brain Anatomy, Central Nervous System, Cranial Nerves, Enteric Nervous System, Florida BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, Florida CNA, Motor Input, Neural Transmission, Neurological System Anatomy, Neurons, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Sensory Input, Somatic, Spinal Cord, Sympathetic Nervous System