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Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (PSYC90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On 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
Principal Coordinator:
Dr Honor Coleman
honor.coleman@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Coverage of the rapidly expanding field of neuropsychological rehabilitation is provided in this subject. The curriculum covers the nature of recovery following focal and diffuse brain injury from neurological, cognitive and psychosocial viewpoints, as well as frameworks for developing appropriate neuropsychological interventions for rehabilitation. Commonly encountered disorders such as stroke and brain injury will be discussed in the context of their cognitive, emotional, and social effects, including neuropsychiatric comorbidities. Approaches to the assessment and management of cognitive and behavioural disorders will be surveyed, with an emphasis on designing and implementing cognitive and behavioural interventions that are patient-centred and culturally responsive. During the semester students may be required to make observations regarding a patient's recovery, practice how to design and implement an intervention, or provide psychoeducation and feedback to patients and families, as they explore the various roles of clinical neuropsychologists in rehabilitation settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Determine the likely neurological, behavioural, and psychosocial factors at play in a patient's presentation to a rehabilitation setting, including any interaction of these factors in a culturally appropriate manner
- Distinguish a patient's potential for recovery and meaningful activity, including the identification of barriers to recovery as well as protective factors in a culturally appropriate manner
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Formulate culturally relevant, patient-centred SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals for neuropsychological rehabilitation in conjunction with the patient, their family, and the broader rehabilitation team
- Devise evidence-based interventions for the remediation of neuropsychological impairment that align with the goals of the patient and are culturally appropriate
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Justify their formulation of and therapeutic approach to a patient's proposed neuropsychological rehabilitation program taking into account appropriate cultural factors
Generic skills
Attention to clinical detail, through careful observation of patients and their patterns of recovery
Time management and planning, through organising and integrating the multiple demands of the subject
Analytic and synthetic thinking, through analysis and integration of multiple sources of information
Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, through extensive reading, report writing, role play, verbal presentation of information, and face-to-face interactions.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90003 | Research Proposal | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90032 | Adult Neuropsychological Disorders | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC90082 | Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90083 | Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90084 | Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90079 | Neuropsychology Placement 2A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written report
| Mid semester | 60% |
A 20 minute group oral presentation on a neuropsychological rehabilitation plan, including recognition of the role of neuropsychology versus other disciplines
| End of semester | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Honor Coleman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours of lectures/seminars per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Principal Coordinator:
Dr Honor Coleman
honor.coleman@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
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None.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
Last updated: 31 January 2024