This session—a recorded session from ASHA’s 2020 Health
Care Connect online conference—explores the power of a comprehensive cranial nerve
assessment as part of a swallow examination. The speaker discusses neuroanatomy
and neurophysiology of the cranial nerves and shares a step-by-step procedure
for performing a cranial nerve assessment, including identification of common
abnormalities and how to document findings.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
List
cranial nerve name, type, upper motor neuron innervation, and function
Perform
a comprehensive cranial nerve examination
Identify
common cranial nerve abnormalities and impacts on swallowing function
What is Included?
You'll get online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts, and references so you can access it from anywhere!
Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.
