psy5nrm neuro rehabilitation
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY, REHABILITATION AND MANAGEMENT
PSY5NRM
2019
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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDana Wong
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Successful completion of first year Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology Coursework
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply advanced knowledge of the models of neuropsychological recovery and adaption
- Activities:
- Lecture presentations and reading; discussing lecture/reading material in class
02. Develop evidence-based plans for the intervention and management of neuropsychological impairment.
- Activities:
- Evaluation of neuropsychological intervention study using the PEDro or RoBINT; consulting literature to plan intervention case
03. Design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological interventions.
- Activities:
- Designing, implementing and evaluating a neuropsychological intervention, as assessed by the oral presentation and written case report
04. Adapt neuropsychological interventions to meet individual biopsychosocial and cultural needs
- Activities:
- Generating formulations & treatment plans for case examples and role plays in class; Apply to case seen for intervention
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDana 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 1500 word critical review assignment | 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 (1000 words equivalent) | One in-class presentation describing their neuropsychological intervention case | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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, 04 |