Problem-oriented approach (POA) in dealing with neurological cases
• Principles of the neurological examination including physiology, anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS) as well as peripheral nervous system (PNS)
• Problem soving: Localisation
• Mono-/Para-/Tetraparesis/-plegia and head tilt Practical work-up of neurological cases (POA)
• Behaviour and mental changes, seizures and visual dysfunction, practical handling of neurological cases (POA)
• Signs related to cranial nerve dysfunction and ataxia of the head and limbs, practical work-up of neurological cases (POA).
PROGRAM
Saturday, 5 September 2009
08.45 - 09.00 Registration and welcome
09.00 - 10.00 Introduction, goals of the course, principles of the clinical work-up
10.30 - 12.00 Neurological examination
13.30 - 17.00 Work in groups: video session on abnormal findings of the neuro-exam
in dogs and cats
17.00 - 17.30 Final discussion
Sunday, 6 September 2009
08.15 - 08.30 Summary of last day / goals of the day
08.30 - 10.00 Principles of localisation: part I
10.30 - 12.00 Principles of localisation: part II
13.30 - 17.00 Work in groups: video session on localisation of lesions in the CNS
in dogs and cats
17.00 - 17.30 Final discussion
Monday, 7 September 2009
08.15 - 08.30 Summary of last day / goals of the day
08.30 - 10.00 Principles of localisation: part III
10.30 - 12.00 Principles of localisation: part IV
12.00 - 13.30 Work in groups: video session on localisation of lesions in the CNS
in dogs and cats
17.00 - 17.30 Final discussion
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
08.00 - 08.15 Summary of last day / goals of the day
08.15 - 09.00 Paresis / paralysis of one limb
09.00 - 10.00 Paraparesis / -plegia and ataxia of the pelvic limb
10.30 - 11.15 Tetraparesis / -plegia and ataxia
11.15 - 12.00 Episodic weakness
13.30 - 17.00 Work in groups: video session on localisation of lesions in the CNS
in dogs and cats
17.00 - 17.30 Final discussion
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
08.00 - 08.15 Summary of last day / goals of the day
08.15 - 09.00 Behaviour / mental status abnormalities
09.00 - 10.00 Visual dysfunction and deafness
10.30 - 12.00 Vestibular dysfunction
13.30 - 15.30 Work in groups: video session on localisation of lesions in the CNS
in dogs and cats
15.30 - 16.00 Final discussion
Hotels starting from 35,00 Euros
per night (Please
enter Berne and Switzerland and select hostels in the city centre for easiest public transport to the course location)
Hostels ranging from 13,00 - 80,00 Euros per night (Please enter Bern, Switzerland as location and select hostels in the city centre for easiest public transport to the course location)
REGISTRATION
We are sorry but this course is now fully booked.
New registrations will be placed on the 2009 waiting list until a vacancy becomes available on the course.
Tuition fee: EURO 1.890,-- Early registration: EURO 1.790,-- (deadline for early registration: 31st March 2009)