Instructor: Charles Lavigne, MD

1 hour  |  0.1 ASHA CEUs  |  self-paced

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Neuroanatomy and Cranial Nerves for the SLP

Do you wish you felt more confident understanding the differences between upper and lower motor neurons (UMN / LMN)?

Do you fantasize about finally nailing that cranial nerve exam? Well, fellow SLP, this course is for you! And, psssst, it's taught by a neurologist! 🤯🧠

Understanding neuroanatomy and the cranial nerves is essential for the Medical SLP. In this course, a neurologist differentiates upper motor neurons vs. lower motor neurons (UMN vs LMN), explains the functions of the cranial nerves, and instructs the learner how to perform a thorough cranial nerve examination

What you'll learn

  • The difference between upper and lower motor neurons 
  • How to distinguish an upper vs lower motor neuron (cranial nerve) lesion based on clinical findings 
  • How to complete and interpret a cranial nerve examination 

ASHA CEUs / Continuing Education

  • This course is 1 hour long (1 PDH  / professional development hour) and is registered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. Partial credit is not offered.
  • All participants who meet course requirements receive a certificate of completion, regardless of ASHA CE reporting status.
  • If you want your participation in this course reported to ASHA for CEUs, you must select that option at checkout. It's not possible to change your mind later.
  • ASHA CEU reporting offered for this course until: Jun. 17, 2027.

What SLPs are saying about the course:

"Presenter did a great job linking anatomy to clinical findings you would expect to see on a bedside exam "


"The instructor presented great slides, wonderful new information regarding further reading material and recent studies related to swallowing and cranial nerve function."


"It was great hearing from a neurologist in general, but I was truly grateful that he highlighted the information in a way that would be very applicable to practice."

Do you want a sneak peek ?
You got it! Watch this video.

The Presenter

Charles Lavigne, MD currently practices as a Neurohospitalist at UNC Rex Hospital. Dr. Lavigne completed his training in neurology at Harvard at the Mass General and Brigham program. He completed a fellowship in headache medicine.

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  • 1 hour of premium education
  • Comprehensive handouts
  • Certificate of completion
  • ASHA CE reporting
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$39 USD


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  • Free instructor access with Modern MedSLP U
  • learn from a neurologist
  • 1 hour of premium education
  • Comprehensive handouts
  • Certificate of completion
  • ASHA CE reporting

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This course does not include a Facebook group, email follow-up questions, or any 1:1 access to the instructor. Because of this, the course is priced accordingly and contains comprehensive information and resources.

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If you have a disability and may need accommodations, please email hello@themodernmedslp.com before registering for the course. If reasonable accommodations will allow you to complete the course, we will make them.

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