PS2004 - Neuroscience in Physiotherapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Physiotherapy

This subject is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology from the basic foundation information presented in first year anatomy and physiology subjects. Students will approach neuroscience in a very applied manner through the use of clinical case studies. Students will gain skills and knowledge in basic neurological assessment techniques and task training principles.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the gross anatomy of the brain and central nervous system and possess a sound understanding of neurophysiology including aspects such as neurotransmitters and nerve conduction;
• understand the process of normal neuro- development and the most common neuro- developmental pathology and the neurological aspects of aging and their relevance to physiotherapy practice;
• possess the ability to apply knowledge of normal human neuroanatomy and physiology to cases of neurological pathology, allowing an understanding of the nature of the lesion and relationship to physical, cognitive, sensory, affective, behavioural and functional presentation;
• understand the indication for, method of performance and implications of selected neurological tests;
• possess a sound knowledge of skill acquisition and practice, allowing the student to develop a successful skill training program.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically.

Prerequisites:

BM1031 and (BM1032 or (BM1041 and BM1042))

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Ruth Barker
Lecturer:	Ms Anne Jones.
Contact hours:	52 hours lectures 20 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (10%); presentations (20%); assignments (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.