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Neurological Physiotherapy 1 (PHTY90089)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Extended)
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject provides students with an opportunity to integrate prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience with theoretical and evidence based knowledge in the management of individuals with neurological conditions. The emphasis of this subject is development of a clinical reasoning framework for the assessment and management of individuals with neurological conditions within the International Classification of Functioning model. The selection and justification of assessment and management for individuals with neurological conditions will be informed by research findings from basic science and applied clinical research. Consideration will also be given to the rights of individuals with neurological conditions and the impact of team management processes in neurological physiotherapy practice.
Intended learning outcomes
- Apply a theoretical clinical reasoning framework to integrate prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience and condition specific information to select, justify and safely assess impairments and activity limitations, and interpret assessment findings in the management of individuals with neurological conditions.
- Apply assessment findings and knowledge of the individual and their environment to propose, justify and demonstrate safe and effective physiotherapeutic interventions addressing impairments and activity limitations in individuals with neurological conditions
- To apply research findings from basic science and applied clinical research in the selection and justification of assessment and management in individuals with neurological conditions
- To identify and consider the rights of individuals with neurological conditions including their autonomy, dignity and privacy through case examples
- To discuss the roles of the physiotherapist and the other multidisciplinary team members in the management of individuals with neurological conditions
Generic skills
By the completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- Development of skills in practical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical decision making;
- An appreciation of the importance of a team approach in working with colleagues;
- Critically use decision-making skills with an awareness of the factors that inform their decisions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Formative practical skills: quizzes with peermarking/feedback applying standardised feedback criteria | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Video analysis written examination
| Mid semester | 15% |
Written theory examination
| End of semester | 50% |
OSCE practical skills examination | End of semester | 35% |
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at >95% of practical classes | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 90 hours lectures, tutorials, practical classes and clinics across a 17 week semester including 2 weeks of clinics. Total time commitment 180 hours Teaching period 13 July 2020 to 20 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
180 hours including 90 hours contact hours and 90 hours of self directed learning.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Lennon, S., Ramdharry, G., and Verheyden, G. (2018) Physical Management for Neurological Conditions. (4th Edition). Elsevier
Recommended texts and other resources
Hill K, Denisenko S, Miller K, ClementsT, Batchelor F and Morgan P (2010): Clinical Outcome Measurement in Adult Neurological Physiotherapy. (4th edition). Victorian Branch, Australian Physiotherapy Association.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Physiotherapy - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022