REHB8027 Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Disorders

Associate Professor Susan Rampling

2021

4.5

On Campus
1 x 16-hour intensive workshop once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

Distance Online
1 x 16-hour on-line exercise once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MCRNOT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)
1d Admission into MCRNPT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy)
1e Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Assignments; Tutorial Participation

This topic will explore common degenerative neurological conditions, those which exemplify typical rehabilitation challenges, as well as those that may be particularly challenging to treat. We will consider the principles of rehabilitation as they apply to individuals whose needs consistently change with time, with an emphasis on symptom management, teamwork and the challenges for future rehabilitation service delivery.

This topic aims to:

Increase the student's understanding of rehabilitation and treatment approaches as they apply to a person with a degenerative neurological condition
Develop sound clinical reasoning for treatment decisions as they apply to those with a degenerative neurological condition
Provide considerations for the development of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for a client with a degenerative neurological condition

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Compare and discuss the clinical presentations for a range of common degenerative neurological conditions

Critically evaluate current rehabilitation interventions used for those with degenerative neurological conditions

Evaluate common symptomatic treatments for people with degenerative neurological conditions and explain their rationale

Select, apply and evaluate common assessments and outcome measures used in the rehabilitation of those with a degenerative neurological condition

Create a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for a client with a degenerative neurological condition

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.

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