You are now viewing our public site. Back to Dashboard

The Ten Minute Neurologic Screening Examination

presented by Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS

Accrediting Body:

Target Audience:

Levels:
Disclosure Statement:

Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.

MedBridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected]. We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

Accreditation Check:

The purpose of this course is to review the components of a neurologic screening exam. In particular, we will demonstrate a complete screen of all of the neurologic systems and we will discuss the neuroanatomical implications of each test.

Meet Your Instructor

Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS

Julie Hershberg is a passionate neurologic physical therapist, educator, mentor, learner, and forever neuro nerd. She owns and practices at [Re+Active] Physical Therapy & Wellness, a state-of-the-art outpatient neurologic physical therapy and wellness practice in Los Angeles. It is there she has the privilege to lead a team of PTs, OTs, yoga therapists, and personal…

Read full bio

Chapters & Learning Objectives

Download Learning Objectives Download Learning Objectives

Enter your information to unlock the learning objectives.

Thank you!

Download the learning objectives for The Ten Minute Neurologic Screening Examination.

Download Learning Objectives

1. Introduction to the Neurologic Screen and Observation and Mental Status

This chapter introduces the overall process of quick and efficient neurologic screen. We also dive deeper into the first part of the neurologic screen: a brief observation and mental status screen.

2. Reflexes, Motor and Sensory Screen

In this chapter we will review a quick screen of reflexes and the motor system in order to determine patterns of reflex abnormalities and weakness. We will help answer the clinical question of whether there is upper motor neuron or lower motor neuron involvement. In addition, we will review the key components of the sensory screen.

3. Coordination and Cranial Nerves

This chapter will review screening of coordination, balance and the cranial nerves. We will review the performance and interpretation of these screening tests.

4. Demonstration of the Entire Screen

This chapter will demonstrate the entire neurologic screen together. The goal is the complete the screen efficiently in 15 minutes or less.

Sign up to get free evidence-based articles, exclusive discounts, and insights from industry-leaders.

Join our newsletter to get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

MedBridge blog posts and emails

Request a Demo

For groups of 5 or more, request a demo to learn about our solution and pricing for your organization. For other questions or support, visit our contact page.