307107 (v.1) OT 610 Clinical Neuroscience

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	307111 (v.1) OT 609 Childhood and Adolescence or any previous version
Syllabus:	Theories and practices related to adults with neurological impairment and their ability to engage in occupational roles by restoration or adaption to impairment, prevention of dysfunction and health promotion. Evaluation of rehabilitation, home and community-based practices for adults with acute, sensory-motor, perceptual-cognitive and related psycho-social impairments.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to apply knowledge of typical age-appropriate competencies to determine the extent of the neurological impairment in the adult. Applied the major theoretical approaches to occupational therapy practice for adults with neurological impairment. Selected, administered and interpreted assessments that are appropriate to the client's needs. Developed client-centred rehabilitation plans across the continuum of care that will enhance occupational roles. Designed and evaluated appropriate interventions for the adult with neurological impairment.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Arnadottir G., (1990), The Brain and Behavior - Assessing Cortical Dysfunction Through Activities of Daily Living, Baltimore, C.V. Mosby Company. Carr J.H. and Shepherd R.B., (1987), A Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke, 2nd ed., Aspen. Chamberlain M.A., Neumann V. and Tennant A., (1995), Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Chapman Hall Medical. Gillen G. and Burkhardt A., (1998), Stroke Rehabilitation - A Function Based Approach, New York, C.V. Mosby Company. Grieve J., (1993), Neuropsychology for Occupational Therapists, London, Blackwell Scientific. Horn L. J. and Zasler N.D., (1996), Medical Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury, Sydney, C.V. Mosby Company. Laidler P., (1994), Stroke Rehabilitation Structure and Strategy, Oxford, Chapman and Hall. Ponsford J., (1995), Traumatic Brain Injury - Rehabilitation for Everyday Adaptive Living, Sussex, Erlbaum Associates. Turner A., Foster M. and Johnson S., (1996), Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction - Principles, Skills and Practice, 4th ed., New York, Churchill Livingstone. Wade D.T., (1992), Measurement in Neurological Rehabilitation, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Client assessment 20%, Examination 40%, Rehab program development 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y