HSPT605 – Neurological Physiotherapy
Module code
HSPT605
Module title
Neurological Physiotherapy
Prescription
To develop physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skills for the management of people living with a neurological condition
Programmes
- HS1901
- HS1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, e-portfolio, practice simulation. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology and biopsychosociocultural factors in the evaluation of people presenting with a neurological condition.
2. Evaluate the impact of a neurological condition upon body structures and functions, including motor control and motor learning in relation to activity limitations and participation restrictions.
3. Demonstrate safe and effective assessment and treatment approaches for people presenting with a neurological condition.
4. Communicate in an effective and culturally responsive manner to promote shared decision making in clinical practice.
5. Appraise the role of the client, whanau and other health and social care professionals involved in the management of people presenting with a neurological condition. - Content
- - Neuroanatomical revision, brain and blood supply
- Classification of a specific neurological condition (e.g. stroke) and its pathology
- Neuroanatomical localisation of cerebral and brainstem lesions; symptomatology, especially motor/sensory changes
- Medical and team management of a specific neurological condition (e.g. stroke), including radiological investigations
- Clinical reasoning in neurological physiotherapy practice; reasoning skills needed for interpreting the clinical examination of clients living with a neurological condition and collaboratively planning their management
- Culturally responsive care for people living with a neurological condition particularly for Maori and Pacific peoples
- Information gathering/history taking for clients presenting with a neurological condition
- Examination principles and procedures commonly used in assessing neurological conditions
- Outcome measures for neurological conditions
- Current principles of neurological rehabilitation practice; mechanisms of recovery; biological basis and empirical evidence for physiotherapy interventions in a specific neurological condition (e.g. stroke)
- Physiotherapy management of people living with a neurological condition, including motor, sensory, perceptual and behavioural/cognitive deficits
- Optimisation of motor performance following a neurological condition; skills in training motor/sensory deficits in functional activities following stroke
- Methods of maximising rehabilitation intensity, volume and specificity including exercise prescription and group programmes
- Safe and effective use of adjuncts such as functional electrical stimulation to maximise functional recovery
- The principles and importance of primary and secondary stroke prevention and the role of physiotherapy in health promotion
- The psychosocial impact of neurological conditions on clients and their whanau and strategies to manage these effects
- Availability of services in the community for people living with a neurological condition (e.g. stroke) and their reintegration into society
- Role of other health professionals in team management of people living with a neurological condition across the lifespan, including team decision making. - Assessment Criteria
- Practice Based Assessment - this assessment must be passed to pass the module.
The portfolio is comprised of multiple components.
Students need to provide evidence against all learning outcomes, and gain an overall mark of 50% to pass this module.