Neurological Interventions 2 (8983.3)

This unit covers the rehabilitation for specific neurological conditions. The pathology, and impairments, recovery and prognosis with common neurological conditions will be studied. Skills in assessment, analysis, interpretation, treatment and exercise selection and implementation will be developed further. Written and verbal communication skills will be fostered. Roles of other health professionals in client management will be explored.

This unit is co-taught with unit 6456 Neurological Interventions 2 PG.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply assessment strategies and outcome measures to support physiotherapy management for people with progressive and/or complex neurological conditions;
2. Analyse assessment and measurement findings for progressive and/or complex neurological conditions to guide physiotherapy intervention planning;
3. Deliver and evaluate safe and effective physiotherapy interventions for people with progressive and/or complex neurological conditions;
4. Analyse findings using comprehensive knowledge and relevant evidence to make ethical decisions in physiotherapy practices; and
5. Reflect on and adapt communication and professional behaviours to provide culturally safe, person-centred, and collaborative neurological physiotherapy for diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

8982 Neurological Interventions 1

Corequisites

Enrolment in 202JA Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.