Description

This 15-hour course, taught by Dr. Mike Nelson, keeps clinicians up to date with cutting-edge neuroscience research through an 8-step critical analysis model. Each session explores recent studies on neuroinflammation, psychedelics, cannabis, cognitive enhancers, omega-3s, creatine, flavonoids, and Alzheimer’s disease. Clinicians will learn how to assess study quality, interpret findings, and apply new insights to clinical practice. Designed for those seeking to maintain diplomate or fellowship status, this program strengthens scientific literacy and clinical decision-making.

What you’ll learn:

  • Apply the Carrick Institute’s 8-step analysis model to critically evaluate neuroscience research.
  • Assess the therapeutic potential of compounds such as DMT, creatine, β-hydroxybutyrate, and astaxanthin.
  • Interpret findings on cannabis use in Parkinson’s, pain, and neurodegeneration.
  • Translate evidence on neuroinflammation, long COVID, psychedelics, and Alzheimer’s into clinical strategies.

Syllabus

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  • How it works- Neuroscience Research Update
    • About this Course
    • Steps to a success course.
  • Chapter 1 - N,N-dimethyltryptamine and Amazonian ayahuasca plant medicine
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: N,N-dimethyltryptamine and Amazonian ayahuasca plant medicine
    • Quiz: Chapter 1 Quiz
  • Chapter 2 - Delta-8
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Delta-8
    • Quiz: Chapter 2 Quiz
  • Chapter 3 - Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Brain Function and Health
    • Download: Download the slides and Article
    • Lesson: Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Brain Function and Health
    • Quiz: Chapter 3 Quiz
  • Chapter 4 - Is the Brain Undernourished in Alzheimer’s Disease?
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Is the Brain Undernourished in Alzheimer’s Disease?
    • Quiz: Chapter 4 Quiz
  • Chapter 5 - Cannabis and Pain: A Scoping Review
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Cannabis and Pain: A Scoping Review
    • Quiz: Chapter 5 Quiz
  • Chapter 6 - Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
    • Quiz: Chapter 6 Quiz
  • Chapter 7 - Evaluating the Potential Use of Serotonergic Psychedelics in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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    • Lesson: Evaluating the Potential Use of Serotonergic Psychedelics in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Quiz: Chapter 7 Quiz
  • Chapter 8 - Effects of Cannabis in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Effects of Cannabis in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Quiz: Chapter 8 Quiz
  • Chapter 9 - Long COVID and long chain fatty acids (LCFAs): Psychoneuroimmunity implication of omega-3 LCFAs in delayed consequences of COVID-19
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: Long COVID and long chain fatty acids (LCFAs): Psychoneuroimmunity implication of omega-3 LCFAs in delayed consequences of COVID-19
    • Quiz: Chapter 9 Quiz
  • Chapter 10 - The Putative Role of Astaxanthin in Neuroinflammation Modulation Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential 
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: The Putative Role of Astaxanthin in Neuroinflammation Modulation Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential 
    • Quiz: Chapter 10 Quiz
  • Chapter 11 - The potential pharmacological mechanisms of b-hydroxybutyrate for improving cognitive functions
    • Download: Download the Slides and Article
    • Lesson: The potential pharmacological mechanisms of b-hydroxybutyrate for improving cognitive functions
    • Quiz: Chapter 11 Quiz
  • Chapter 12 - Intake of flavonoids and flavonoid-rich foods and mortality risk among individuals with Parkinson disease
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    • Quiz: Chapter 12 Quiz

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Also includes

2
Months Medline Access
2
Months of Access to Complete the course (from the date of purchase)
Ability to resubscribe to keep access after
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months
Eligibility for Neurology Fellowship and Diplomate Examinations after the completion of 300+ hours of study
Certificate of Completion

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