Pain & Head/Facial Pain - Florida - January 2027

January 15-17 2027

Explore the cerebellum’s role in visual and ocular motor control. Learn lesion localization through eye movement analysis and apply targeted rehab strategies for cerebellar dysfunction.

Functional Neurology

John McClaren

Level:

Specialist

Credit Hours:

Price:

1188

(

% off)

1188

Description

CNS Module 8 provides an in-depth analysis of the cerebellum and its role in regulating ocular motor and visual processing systems. The curriculum blends foundational neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with advanced clinical applications, allowing scholars to master the cerebellum's influence on movement control, eye-head coordination, and visual integration. Clinical correlations are emphasized throughout the course with a focus on lesion localization, eye movement analysis, and cerebellar rehab strategies.

This module is a critical piece for clinicians seeking to refine their neurological examination and treatment approaches for disorders involving the cerebellum, eye movement systems, and visual-spatial integration.

View syllabus

What you’ll learn:

Identify and describe the anatomical and functional organization of cerebellar lobes and zones (vermis, intermediate, lateral hemispheres).
Differentiate the contributions of vestibulocerebellum, spinocerebellum, and cerebrocerebellum to eye movements and postural control.
Understand cerebellar connectivity with the brainstem and oculomotor nuclei.
Perform lesion localization based on patterns of saccadic dysmetria, pursuit breakdown, nystagmus, and gaze-holding deficits.
Analyze and interpret patterns of eye movement in response to head motion and visual stimuli.
Develop cerebellar rehabilitation strategies using gaze stabilization, coordinated movement, and visual feedback mechanisms.
Apply neurophysiological principles of cerebellar plasticity to clinical recovery planning.

Syllabus

Components

Day 1 – Foundational Neuroanatomy & Functional Integration
- Overview of frontal and parietal lobes:
  - Gyrus landmarks
    Afferent/efferent pathways
  - Blood supply
- Theories of sensory integration and clinical application
- Anatomy of temporal and limbic lobes:
  - Amygdala, hippocampus, nucleus accumbens
  - Cingulate cortex and entorhinal cortex
- Functional roles of limbic structures:
  Memory, emotion, affect, behavior
- Insular cortex and deep brain structures
- Brain-behavior relationships and postural modulation
Day 2 – Clinical Syndromes & Hemispheric Localization
- Disorders of frontal/parietal lobes:
- Vascular, autoimmune, metabolic, and functional
- Disorders of temporal/limbic lobes:
- Hallucinations, dementia, aphasia, depression, amnesia
- Neurological examination:
  - Broadmann’s areas
  - Executive functions
  - Sensory-motor integration
- Affect and emotional processing:
- Pain, humor, sadness, inappropriate affect
- Differential diagnostics:
- Localized vs systemic lesions
- Functional vs organic lesions
- Relationship behaviors and sexual dysfunction in limbic disorders
Day 3 – Clinical Applications & Rehabilitation Strategies
- Neurorehabilitation principles:
  - Plasticity
  - Central state integration
- Visual and auditory hemisphere-based stimulation:
  - Light therapy
  - Auditory tone training
  - Tactile, olfactory, gustatory stimulation for cortex activation
- Cognitive rehabilitation:
  - Spatial tasks
  - Executive function
  - Language stimulation
- Vestibular and interoception-based therapies for spatial awareness
- Case-based rehabilitation design:
  - Functional hemisphere matching
  - Integration of psychometric and movement testing
- Review and Q&A

Live Event Info

schedule & location

Date(s):

January 15-17 2027

Schedule:

Friday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Event Location:

Carrick Institute Learning Center

(See Details Below)

Time Zone:

Eastern (New York)

Dress Code:

Casual Attire (No Ripped Clothing or Open-Toed Shoes)

Venue

Carrick Institute Learning Center

8910 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA

Venue-Specific Details:

Access Info:

Parking Info:

Phone:

+1-321-868-6464

Airport:

MCO

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Orlando International Airport

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Also includes

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Months Medline Access

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Months of Access to Complete the course (from the date of purchase)

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Ability to resubscribe to keep access after

months

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Eligibility for Neurology Fellowship and Diplomate Examinations after the completion of 300+ hours of study

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Certificate of Completion