School Of Science And HealthNeurological PhysiotherapyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400986.2
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400982 Core Competencies in Physiotherapy Practice AND 300754 Neuroanatomy AND 400981 Clinical Pharmacology AND 400864 Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative) AND 400866 Culture, Diversity and Health
Corequisite
400997 Exercise Rehabilitation AND 401199 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A AND 401197 Clinical Education (General)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled inenrolled in 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy or 4733 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons).
About this Unit
This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the first 2 years of physiotherapy study. It focuses on client assessment and evidence-based management in acute neurological physiotherapy contexts. This will require strong communication skills, ethical and professional behaviour and an appreciation of interprofessional care. Professional competencies addressed in this unit include introductory skills in neurological physiotherapy assessment, interpretation and prioritisation of findings along with the implementation and evaluation of appropriate treatment strategies.