OT NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION: THEORIES TO PRACTICE
OCT4NRE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will investigate commonly occurring adult neurological conditions and extend their knowledge of evidence-based practice in neurological rehabilitation. Theories of motor leaning and motor control will be discussed in relation to unimpaired functioning and neurological re-education. Practical aspects of this subject will be used to extend students professional handling skills by providing them with experience in the application of motor interventions which integrate motor control and motor learning theory and treating practices. New techniques in the assessment and retraining of somatosensations are also presented. This subject utilises LMS for discussions, sharing of information, formative and peer assessments .
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Cheryl Neilson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: OCT5NRE
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: Offer is subject to sufficient enrolments.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Motor Control: Translating Research in Clinical Practice.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Shumway-Cook, A. & Wollacott, M. 3rd Edition
Year: 2007
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Publisher: PHILADELPHIA: WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A