Featuring: Gretchen Reeves Ph.D., OTR
originally recorded July 15, 2013
LiveTalks are hour long audio-only podcasts. This LiveTalk is part of the Neurobytes bundle.
Description: This LiveTalk will discuss the neurology and function of the limbic system. Listeners will learn about the functions and roles of how it influences and regulates emotion and memory. How the limbic system has functions related to the reticular activating system and its role in sensory processing and motor performance is also covered.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this LiveTalk listeners will be able to:
- Describe how the limbic system impacts functional performance.
- Identify the neurological and functional components of the limbic system.
Course Level: Introductory. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Suitable For: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants, speech and language therapists.
AOTA
Domain: Body Functions and Structures
Process: Intervention
Contact Hours: This course is worth 1.0 contact hours or 0.1 AOTA CEUs.
Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours for this course you must listen to the recorded LiveTalk in its entirety, and complete the accompanying assessment.
ADA/Section 504: If you require special accommodations, please contact the Spiral Foundation at admin@thespiralfoundation.org or (617) 969-4410 ext. 231.
Continuing Education:
Occupational Therapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants: The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.