Imaging of the Intracranial infection

About this Course

Course Description

This course is for undergraduate and postgraduate students to have a better view and understanding of the clinical presentations of CNS infections together with its imaging features. This module provides foundational theoretical knowledge including basic anatomy of the brain and pathophysiology of infections. You will learn how to extract important information from the history of disease; the indications for imaging and identifying abnormalities from imaging in the modules provided. Word puzzles and activities are there for you to browse through and at the end of each module. There are quizzes for you to answer. Hope you will have a beneficial and enjoyable learning experience!.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Understand relevant anatomy of the brain and pathology of intracranial infection
2 ) Able to differentiate imaging findings to achieve diagnosis
3 ) Know clinical presentation of intracranial infection and evaluate imaging findings
4 ) Know how to take history and indication for imaging

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 1 per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1. Basic anatomy of the brain
2. Pathophysiology of infection
3. Investigations

1. Meningitis
2. Brain Abscess
3. Ventriculitis / ventricular abscess

1. Encephalitis
2. Herpes Simplex
3. HIV & Retroviral related infection

Our Instructor

DR. NORA JULIANNA BINTI OSMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. MAZUIN BINTI MOHD RAZALLI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. KHARIAH BINTI MAT NOR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : 1. Undergraduate medical students
2. Postgraduate medical students

A2 : 1. You can learn about intracranial infection at your own leisure time
2. You can always go back at each topic and review your understanding by doing the quizess