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NHPPS2013 - Neurological Focused Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy
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<p>Students will be introduced to the role that physiotherapists have in the management of people with neurological conditions. This will cover both pathology that occurs following acute trauma (i.e spinal cord injury, stroke) or that occurs developmentally. The unit will cover the pathophysiology of the presentations along with the expected physical impairments that occur secondary to the disease. Practical skills will be taught concerning the management of pathology, which will continue to build on the clinical reasoning skills taught within the previous physiotherapy units. Students are expected to apply evidence based practice to these particular skills. Students are exposed to a variety of treatment options including targeted equipment prescription, motor control and sensory training</p>
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<p>Application of physiotherapy within neurology Impairment of the motor and somatosensory system. Pathology of the central nervous system (i.e stroke, acquired brain injury). Pathology of spinal cord injury Pathology of motor neurone disease Pathology of cranial nerve injury Assessment and treatment of vertigo Subjective and objective assessment of the neurological patient Movement analysis across a variety of functional settings Analysis of balance Prescription of assistive technology</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students will be introduced to the role that physiotherapists have in the management of people with neurological conditions. This will cover both pathology that occurs following acute trauma (i.e spinal cord injury, stroke) or that occurs developmentally. The unit will cover the pathophysiology of the presentations along with the expected physical impairments that occur secondary to the disease. Practical skills will be taught concerning the management of pathology, which will continue to build on the clinical reasoning skills taught within the previous physiotherapy units. Students are expected to apply evidence based practice to these particular skills. Students are exposed to a variety of treatment options including targeted equipment prescription, motor control and sensory training</p>
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<p>Application of physiotherapy within neurology Impairment of the motor and somatosensory system. Pathology of the central nervous system (i.e stroke, acquired brain injury). Pathology of spinal cord injury Pathology of motor neurone disease Pathology of cranial nerve injury Assessment and treatment of vertigo Subjective and objective assessment of the neurological patient Movement analysis across a variety of functional settings Analysis of balance Prescription of assistive technology</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
12
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2013">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS2024" target="_blank">NHPPS2024</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS2124" target="_blank">NHPPS2124</a></p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS2113" target="_blank">NHPPS2113</a></p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse factors contributing to movement dysfunction in people with neurological conditions, and relate these to the selection and timing of assessment and management approaches.</p>
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<p>Conduct and adapt neurological physiotherapy assessments to identify movement-related impairments and functional limitations, using respectful, culturally safe, and trauma-informed communication.</p>
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<p>Explain the principles, clinical indications, contraindications, and precautions of physiotherapy management modalities relevant to neurological conditions.</p>
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<p>Synthesise assessment findings, prognosis, and current evidence to develop and justify evidence-based, multidisciplinary person-centred management plans, and critically evaluate treatment outcomes to optimise rehabilitation goals.</p>
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<p>Safely apply physiotherapy management modalities relevant to neurological conditions, of increasing complexity, in accordance with relevant indications, contraindications, and precautions.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Recorded simulated patient interaction and a written application of evidence based practice</p>
<p>Video recording and written submission</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
2, 5
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<p>Skills Checklist</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
2, 5
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<p>Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)</p>
<p>Practical Exam</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Written examination on theoretical content and clinical reasoning</p>
<p>Written Final Examination</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
1, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
12
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2013">View unit fees</a>
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