Courses & Units
Neurological Physiotherapy CXA740
Introduction
This unit consolidates knowledge and skills related to professional practice issues and communication in physiotherapy. The unit retains the focus on client assessment, planning and interventions using a clinical reasoning approach. Physiotherapy approaches are studied in relation to prevention, management and maximisation of client potential and the application of a client-centred and evidence-based approach to direct client interventions. Students will develop physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and management of neurological conditions
Summary
| Unit name | Neurological Physiotherapy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA740 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Marie-Louise Bird |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of common neurological disorders.
- Justify the physiotherapy assessment and management of people with of common neurological conditions.
- Apply critical self-reflection and the attributes of lifelong learning, and inquiry and relate them to multidisciplinary neurological practice and ongoing professional development.
- Explain the safe and effective medical and multidisciplinary management of people with neurological conditions, including medication management.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061701 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA738 Cardiorespiratory PhysiotherapyTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 8 x 3 hrs Independent Learning 8 x 2hrs Tutorials
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| Assessment | Oral presentation (Online) (30%)|Three Quizzes - Neurological (30%)|Differentiating clinical presentations (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
The required text for this unit is Lennon S, Ramdharry G, Verheyden G, editors. Physical Management for Neurological Conditions E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2018 Jul 28. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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