psy5nrr neuropsy recov,rehab
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY, REHABILITATION AND AGED CARE
PSY5NRR
2014
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
This unit will address theories of recovery of function following brain impairment and approaches to the rehabilitation and management of cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial changes resulting from neuropsychological dysfunction. The concepts of neuropsychological impairment, disability and handicap will be introduced. Evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions and the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork will be highlighted. Issues in neuropsychology for older adults will be explored, including assessment of decision making.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points10
Subject Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to SMCNP or SDPCN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class presentation on selected topic | 20 | |
| Satisfactory performance as student discussant in selected week | 20 | |
| one Powerpoint presentation and hypothetical case report on a program for intervention/management | 60 |