113: Neuroscience

Continuing Nursing Education, 2 Contact Hours (1 hour per program)

Program Titles:

Discovering the Human Brain: New Pathways to Neuroscience with Susan Bookheimer, Ph.D.; Human Brain Development: Nature and Nurture with Helen Neville, Ph.D.

Series Description:

This series looks at human brain development over the lifespan.  Program One includes physiologic information about brain cells, and early attempts by scientists to understand the functions of the various segments of the brain.  The program then discusses more recent findings with the advent of scanning techniques such as MRI, functional MRI, and PET scans.  There is an overview of the science of brain mapping and how this is assisting in understanding normal and abnormal brain function.  Studies relating mirror neuron function to the development of autism are discussed.

The second program in the series addresses the concepts of nature and nurture, and how the physiologic structures of the brain and brain function are shaped by life experience.  Specific concepts covered include plasticity, neuroplasticity, brain pruning, and constrained vs. non-constrained periods of sensitivity to various types of brain development.  These concepts are made clear using examples related to speech and to visual development.  The program includes a segment on how information gathered through scientific studies is now being used to assist children at risk for school failure.

Educational Packet:

The educational packet includes: program descriptions, learning objectives, complete course outlines, discussion questions, post-viewing multiple-choice questions, blank answer sheets, glossary, appendixes, bliography and sign-in sheet.

Cost:

$20 for 2 contact hours (1 hour per program), payable by credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover Card). 

Process:

In order to earn the contact hours, participant must view the programs, study the accompanying written materials and successfully complete the included tests. A passing grade of 80% is required. Completed Answer Sheets and Sign-In Sheet with credit card information to must be mailed to:

Educational Media Distributors, LLC
1030 Goldenrod Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Continuing Education

The continuing education packet of materials may be found on the CD-Rom accompanying the program DVDs. Contact your Account Manager if you have any questions.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider # 15845