REHA 3017 Neurological Physiotherapy
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400986
Coordinator Elise Desira Opens in new window
Description This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the first two years of physiotherapy study. It focuses on client assessment and evidence-based management in acute neurological physiotherapy contexts. This will require strong communication skills, ethical and professional behaviour and an appreciation of interprofessional care. Professional competencies addressed in this unit include introductory skills in neurological physiotherapy assessment, interpretation and prioritisation of findings along with the implementation and evaluation of appropriate treatment strategies.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Physiotherapy
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) REHA 2001 AND
NATS 3037 AND
NATS 2008 AND
HLTH 2021 AND
PUBH 2005
Co-requisite(s) REHA 3009 AND
REHA 3015 AND
REHA 3003
Restrictions Students must be enrolled inenrolled in 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy or 4733 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-session Exam | 45 minutes | 30 | Y | Individual |
| Practical Exam | 10 minutes | 20 | Y | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
| Professional Task | N/A | 0 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Carr, J. & Shepherd, R. (2010). Neurological rehabilitation: Optimising motor performance (2nd Ed.). Sydney: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier.
Teaching Periods