Fundamentals of Rehabilitation for People with Neurological Conditions (level 4) Module

Module delivery dates

Commencing January 2014 (dates to be announced)

* Subject to validation

Why study with us?

This module aims to develop the student’s understanding of the core concepts of neurological rehabilitation practice skills and their application to people with Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury and Parkinson's Disease.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Outline neurological rehabilitation models and processes
• Discuss the application of rehabilitation models and processes to your role in supporting a specific client group
• Demonstrate how rehabilitation assessment and intervention strategies can be used in practice
• Reflect on the importance of the therapeutic relationship in supporting the individual to achieve their goals
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the neurological rehabilitation process for a specific client group.

What can this course lead to? This module can be taken on a stand-alone basis or as part of the University Certificate Practice Development: Stroke Care. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Student work Assessed coursework consists of a 3,500 word portfolio Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credit

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria Applicants should have NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Full consideration will be given to applicants who do not have the above formal qualifications but who have significant relevant work experience within Stroke Care. All applicants should be employed in settings where they will have access to stroke patients; this could include NHS, private and voluntary providers. Applicants should have access to a suitably qualified workplace mentor. Modules HLLG4014 Fundamentals of Rehabilitation for People with Neurological Conditions (20 credits at level 4) Course summary Generic and specific rehabilitation skills; client-centred approaches , encouraging independence; communication both verbal and written, interviewing skills, team working and roles, information gathering, assessment, rehabilitation planning, problem solving, grading activity, goal setting, therapeutic relationships in rehabilitation, motivating clients, outcome measures; discharge planning; referral and review.