CDIS 8490 COGNITIVE-COMMUNICATION DISORDERS RELATED TO RIGHT HEMISPHERE BRAIN DAMAGE & TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (2 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide the requisite knowledge and prepare future clinicians to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with cognitive-communication impairments due to right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following the World Health Organization - International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, known more commonly as ICF (WHO-ICF) framework, students will learn assessment, differential diagnosis as well as management of cognitive-communication disorders related to right hemisphere damage and traumatic brain injury. The course is designed to help future clinicians understand the theoretical bases, etiologies, and the principles and best practices for assessment and intervention.
Prerequisite(s): Neurophysiology, CDIS 8470/4470 and Aphasia, CDIS 8440