Course Instructor
Dr. Mila Emerald PhD., Dr., Sc. holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and a Dr. Science in Cellular and Behavioral Neuroscience, boasting over 20 years of experience in both pure research and laboratory settings, as well follow up with teaching, business, and technologies. With profound expertise in Integrative Neurobiology, Neuropsychology, Quantum Neuroscience, and Nanoscience as applied to neurodegenerative pathologies. Dr. M. Emerald has been …
Dr. Mila Emerald
Sensory Neurobiology and Its Impact on Health And Disease
Course Presented by Department of Neurobiology , Bio Quantum Academy
Human sensory systems influence nearly every aspect of our lives, including health, mood, and behavior. When sensory systems are affected by pathologies or significant damage, disabilities in any one of these systems can lead to significant difficulties in daily living and social participation. This course is dedicated to the understanding of sensory neurobiology in health and pathology. It consists of modules that focus not only on the main structure, physiology, and functioning of human senses, multisensory perception, it’s up to date neurobiology, cellular mechanisms, and brain integration, but also share an integrative medicine professional outlook on the maintenance and modulation of sensory mechanisms with aims towards their improvement.
Content of the course on SENSORY NEUROBIOLOGY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE is highly relevant for integral medicine practitioners who serve children and adults with developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, learning disorders, the elderly, dementia, and Alzheimer’s in various settings such as education, health, therapy, and recreation. Additionally, it is beneficial for students in these fields.
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of stress, including:
- Integrative Medicine Professionals
- Natural Medicine Practitioners
- Holistic Medicine Practitioners
- Medical professionals seeking more knowledge between Neurobiology and Integrative Medicine
- Holistic Nurses
- Aromatherapy Practitioners
- Herbal Medicine Practitioners
- Massage Therapy Practitioners
- Nutritionists
- Lifestyle Consultants
- Social Support Professionals
- Educators
- Holistic Health Consultants
- Lifestyle Coaches
- Business owners
- Business Administrators
- University Students
- College Students
- Athletes
- Athletic coaches
- Supportive and Palliative Care Specialists, etc.
Course Evaluation and Certification
Course Duration: 10hrs. 30 min. Each Module duration: 1.5 hrs.
Whether you are a working professional or a lifelong learner, this course provides valuable insights applicable to various personal and professional contexts. This on-line course offers a flexible and self-paced learning experience. Each module is thoughtfully crafted to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. Every course Module includes a personal assessment and a final exam in the form of multiple-choice questions. Successful completion of this certification course, along with the exam result, is required to obtain the Diploma, which is counted towards other programs offered by various departments at the Bio-Quantum Academy (BQA).
Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 80% or better. Successful completion leads to a certification in SENSORY NEUROBIOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH AND DISEASE.
Mode of Delivery:
This course is online, provided in web-based format and includes interactive case scenarios, results of various studies, videos, and Power Point presentations. This course can also be taken as a correspondence course, allowing participants the flexibility to study at their own pace. Course materials, including study guides, readings, and assignments, will be provided through the on-line method, or downloaded when they are pre-recorded.
Learning Format
All courses are online, web-based format and include interactive case scenarios, case studies, and quizzes. Some include video.
Disclaimer
This course does not constitute medical advice, treatment guide/s and should not be used for any kind of medical treatments. Healthcare providers should exercise their own independent medical judgment and use this course for educational purposes.
Course Structure
- Historical perspectives on perception
- Overview of sensory modalities
- Sensory receptors
- An overview of Multisensory perception
- Developmental Aspects in Sensory Neurobiology
- Epigenetics of Sensory Perception
- Visual Input
- Visual system anatomy and function
- From eyes to Brain
- Color vision
- Visual illusions
- From eyes to Brain
- Visual Cortical hierarchy
- Visual Pathology
- COVID-19 and Vision problems
- Auditory pathways to the brain
- Descending auditory pathways
- Auditory cortex and Central auditory pathways
- Auditory perception and Emotions
- Auditory perception and Behavior
- Auditory perception and Memories
- Music and Sound
- Auditory Pathology
- COVID-19 and Auditory problems
- Olfactory Receptors, cellular and molecular mechanisms of olfaction
- Olfactory pathways to the brain
- Descending olfactory pathways
- Olfaction and Emotions
- Olfaction and Behavior
- Olfaction and Memories
- Acute Stress and Olfactory Changes
- Olfactory Pathology
- COVID-19 and Olfactory problems
- Gustatory Receptors, cellular and molecular mechanisms of taste
- Gustatory Neural Pathways
- Gustation and Human Brain
- Gustation and Emotions
- Gustation and behavior
- Acute Stress and Taste perception
- Gustatory Pathology
- COVID-19 and Gustatory problems
- Tactile Receptors, cellular and molecular mechanisms of touch
- Tactile Neural Pathways
- Tactile system and Human Brain
- Visual-Tactile association in Cortical somatosensory cells
- Importance of touch during the early development
- Acute Stress and Tactile reaction
- Touch, Hug, and level of Cortisol
- Tactile system Pathology
- Tactile Defensiveness: problems and mechanisms of formation
- Proprioception in body awareness, self-regulation, coordination, posture, and the ability to focus
- Proprioception development
- Brain centers involved into the proprioception regulation and balancing
- Problems with proprioception and it’s neural mechanisms
- Proprioceptive Input training and exercises
- Vestibular Sensory Epithelium and Receptory Cells
- Brain centers involved into the vestibular perception
- Vestibular perception motor output
- Vestibular pathology
- Post COVID-19 Vestibular Disorders
- Interoception and internal state of the body
- Interoceptive predictions in the brain
- Interoception as a Multi-Sensory Foundation
- Science of Interoception for Sensing, Integrating, Interpreting, and
- Self-Regulation
- Interoception and Emotions
- Interoception in Disease
- Interoception and Mental Health
- Importance of Stomato-Sensory perception and activation
- Somatosensory cortex and general somatosensory pathway
- Cross-modal interactions in the brain
- Gestalt principles and multisensory perception
- Object and scene perception
- Depth perception and spatial localization
- Attention mechanisms in multisensory processing
- Conscious and unconscious processing
- Cross-modal effects on perception and awareness
- Sound activation and visual perception
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinsons
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Schizophrenia
- Learning Disabilities
- Hearing Loss
- Phantom Pains
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Circulatory Problems
- Concussion
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Age-Related Changes
- An Introduction to AROMA-Sensorium ™ and its potential Applications
- AROMA-Sensorium ™ PHYTO-Fusions ™, practical applications
- Importance of Aromas, and Music in Sensory Stimulation
- Combination of AOMA-Sensorium ™ and Healing Touch in Integrative Medicine Practices (ASHT), as a New Multisensory Balancing Approach.
