Neuroanatomy (4 credits)

This course will give you in-depth learning around the anatomy of the human nervous system and its neuroanatomical structures and function, from the cellular level to organ system level. This class is fully online and asynchronous so you can learn on your own schedule!

In this course, you’ll dive into the functionality of sensory, motor, limbic, cognitive, visual, vestibular and ventricle systems and how they relate to the nervous system. Cases and lab experiences will help you reinforce your understanding of key concepts and neurological conditions — especially those most relevant to occupational therapists and similar professions.

This course is offered in 7- and 14-week options during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please email anatomy@pointloma.edu to find out how to register or for more info about the course. 

How is the course delivered? 

The course is delivered fully online and asynchronously with the opportunity to meet with instructors via Zoom. Students use cutting-edge technology to learn about the human body using the Visible Body-Courseware platform.

Interested in visiting PLNU? 

Please speak with your instructor about ways you can visit the anatomy lab in person on the Point Loma campus.

Joy Y. Balta, MSc, MATLHE, PhD

Who teaches this course? 

This course is taught by Dr. Joy Balta who is the Director of the Anatomy Learning Institute. Dr. Balta completed his doctorate in anatomy and has been teaching in different medical schools nationally and internationally and most recently at The Ohio State University. Dr. Balta currently teaches in the physician assistant and occupational therapy programs here at PLNU and in the Doctor of Medicine program at UCSD. 

How much does the course cost? 

Tuition is $900.

*Please check with your intended program to ensure fully online courses are accepted.

State Authorization 

In certain states outside California, PLNU is not authorized to enroll students in online courses and/or offer internships. If a student moves to another state after admission to a program or enrollment in an online course, continuation in the program/course will depend on whether PLNU is authorized within that state. Please refer to the state authorization map to view which states allow online courses and/or internships.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Student Success Department at gpss@pointloma.edu if you have any registration questions.