NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY, REHABILITATION AND MANAGEMENT
PSY5NRM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will explore the theory and practice of recovery of function and rehabilitation following brain impairment within the World Health Organisation (WHO) framework of neuropsychological impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction. Approaches to the rehabilitation and management of the cognitive, behavioural, and emotional consequences of brain impairment will be covered both across the lifespan and across settings from acute to community. Evidence of the effectiveness of interventions and the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork will be critically evaluated. This subject has a strong focus on skill development and adopts a blended learning approach, whereby students will be expected to learn content prior to each lecture, and the class time will be primarily used for skill development. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their skills in the clinical setting, by personally designing and conducting a neuropsychological intervention.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dana Wong
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology Coursework
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the models of neuropsychological recovery and adaptation
- Activities:
- Lecture presentations and reading; active participation in lectures; critical review of design of neuropsychological intervention study
02. Develop skills in researching the empirical literature to develop evidence-based plans for intervention and management of neuropsychological impairments
- Activities:
- Active participation in lecture presentations and class exercises; Case presentation and written report on the design, implementation and evaluation of a neuropsychological intervention
03. Develop skills in designing, implementing and evaluating neuropsychological interventions
- Activities:
- Case presentation and written report on the design, implementation and evaluation of a neuropsychological intervention
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dana Wong
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One critical review assignment (1,500-word) | One 1500 word assignment critically reviewing the design of a neuropsychological intervention study using appropriate scales (e.g., PEDrO, RoBINT) | 25 | 01, 02 |
| One individual 20 minute Oral Presentation (1,000-words equivalent) | One in-class presentation describing their neuropsychological intervention case | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 3000 word written case report | One 3000 word written case report describing the design, implementation and evaluation of their neuropsychological intervention | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |