Overview
In this unit, you will develop clinical knowledge and skills in the comprehensive management of clients with neurological conditions. This unit includes pathophysiology and symptomatology; assessment procedures to define impairments and limitations in the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework; clinical reasoning processes; and intervention skills and techniques. This unit will foster an evidence-based, client-centred and inter-professional approach to physiotherapy management of clients with neurological conditions across the spectrum of acute and community healthcare settings.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
To enrol in this unit, you must be enrolled in the CB85 Course and have met the following pre-requisites: PSIO12004 Neurosciences Across the Lifespan MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, direct student feedback, self reflection.
The tutorial and practical manual supported student learning and improved their learning experience.
It is recommended that the tutorial and practical manual should continue to be used as an essential learning resource for this unit.
Feedback from Unit evaluation data, direct student feedback, self reflection.
The clinic-to-classroom (patient experience) tutorial was a valuable learning experience.
It is recommended that the clinic-to-classroom experience be continued. To maximise learning, it is recommended that students be provided with additional self-reflection tasks.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35% | |||||
2 - Group Work - 15% | |||||
3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||||
4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Communication | |||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||
5 - Team Work | |||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35% | ||||||||||
2 - Group Work - 15% | ||||||||||
3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% |
Textbooks
Clinical Outcome Measurement in Adult Neurological Physiotherapy
Edition: 4th (2010)
Authors: Keith Hill, Sonia Denisenko, Kim Miller, Tamara Clements, Frances Batchelor and Prue Morgan
Australian Physiotherapy Association National Neurology Group
Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
ISBN: 9781875107131
Binding: Other
Physical Management for Neurological Conditions
Edition: 4th (2018)
Authors: Sheila Lennon, Gita Ramdharry and Geert Verheyden
Elsevier
ISBN: 9780702071744
Binding: Paperback
Neurological Assessment: A Clinician's Guide
Edition: 1st (2014)
Authors: Karen Jones
Churchill Livingstone
London London , England
ISBN: 9780702063022
Binding: Paperback
Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation
Edition: 7th (2020)
Authors: Rolando Lazaro
Elsevier
US
ISBN: 9780323676984
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.job@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Unit Introduction
Foundations of Neurological Physiotherapy
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group Work Assessment: Group and Topic Nomination
Module/Topic
Motor Control, Motor Learning and Movement Re-Education
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Balance, Gait, Physical Activity and Exercise
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group Work Assessment: Group and Topic Confirmed
Module/Topic
Assessment
Cerebrovascular Accident
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Quiz 1 Due: Week 4 Monday (03 April 2023) 8:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Cerebrovascular Accident
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
TASK Program Modules
Hurdle 1 Due: Week 5 Friday (7 April 2023) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sensory and Perceptual Impairments
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Assistive Technology (IPE)
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Falls
Vestibular Dysfunction
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Assessment
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
Module/Topic
Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
International Spinal Cord Society e-learning Modules
Module/Topic
Progressive Neurological Conditions
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
Scheduling for this week is impacted by a public holiday - refer to Moodle for details
Clinic to Classroom (patient interaction)
Module/Topic
Assessment
Practical Assessment Preparation
Revision
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for readings and additional resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Assessment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
Practical Assessment 2 Due: this assessment will be scheduled in Review/Exam Week or Exam Week following confirmation of the centrally timetabled exam after Week 6
Module/Topic
Assessment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations
Practical Assessment 2 Due: this assessment will be scheduled in Review/Exam Week or Exam Week following confirmation of the centrally timetabled exam after Week 6
1 Online Quiz(zes)
In-class Quizzes consists of two online quizzes worth 35% of the overall unit grade.
In-class Quiz 1 (10%) constitutes 10% of the overall grade and will assess content from weeks 1-3 inclusive. Quiz 1 will consist of 20 questions worth 25 marks and will have a time limit of 40 minutes.
In-class Quiz 2 (25%) constitutes 25% of the overall unit grade and will assess content from weeks 4-11 inclusive. Quiz 2 will consist of 45 questions worth 60 marks and will have a time limit of 90 minutes.
The questions will be identical for all students, however they will be randomly generated from a question bank so that the quizzes may appear differently for each student. Quiz 1 and quiz 2 are both closed book assessments which will be supervised by a CQUniversity staff member and must be completed at the scheduled time on either the Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus. Access to all resources other than the quiz itself is prohibited (e.g. books, notes, electronic devices or websites other than the quiz itself). It is recommended that a laptop be used for this assessment, however a tablet is permitted. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment item.
Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 will consist of multiple question categories, including:
- Multiple choice
- True/ false
- Matching
- Short answer/ essay
- Fill in the missing word(s)
- Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos)
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
2
Other
Week 4 and Week 12
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the due date.
Grading of Assessment
All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark awarded.
Late Arrival to Assessment
You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an application for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
2 Group Work
The Group Work Assessment task is a formal PowerPoint presentation on the physiotherapy management of a neurological condition. The aim of the presentation is to interactively and concisely educate your peers on your topic. As a group, you will present your topic in a 12 minute Microsoft PowerPoint presentation slide show. In addition to your presentation, you are required to formulate a question slide to assess your peers on their knowledge of your topic. The questions should be designed to encourage your audience to engage with your presentation. Specifically, your question slide(s) must include two multiple choice questions (with options A - D) where only one answer is correct.
Your presentation must include the following information:
- An overview of the neurological condition presented using the ICF framework
- Overall healthcare management for the neurological condition
- Evidence based physiotherapy for individual's with the neurological condition (goals of physiotherapy; physiotherapy assessment - subjective and physical with specific reference to best practice outcome measures; and physiotherapy interventions - specific recommendations and rationale/ clinical reasoning)
Group Nomination and Topic Selection
You will work in small groups for this assignment. Group size will be confirmed based on the number of enrolled students at the end of week 1, however groups will ideally consist of three or four students. Following the completion of scheduled classes in week 1, you can nominate your group and topic preferences by emailing the unit coordinator (s.job@cqu.edu.au). For your nomination to be valid, you must include your campus, full name of each group member, and top three preferences for your topic. All preferences will be given based on a first come, first served basis. Group nominations and topics must be finalised week 3 Friday 12:00 pm AEST.
Topics
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Bell's Palsy
- Brown Sequard Syndrome
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Critical Illness Polyneuropathy/ Myopathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Functional Neurological (Motor) Disorder
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Huntington's Disease
- Labyrinthitis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome following Mild TBI
- Subarachnoid and/or Subdural Haemorrhage
Other topics may be approved on discussion with the unit coordinator.
You must come appropriately attired for the Practical Assessment (full clinical uniform).
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the due date.
Grading of Assessment
The assessment rubric for this task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task. The rubric for this assessment will be based on the following categories and weightings:
Group Presentation (85%)
- Visual (15%)
- Organisation and Structure (15%)
- Knowledge of the Condition and Overall Healthcare Management (15%)
- Knowledge of Best Practice Physiotherapy (40%)
Individual Communication (15%)
- Verbal Communication and Engagement (15%)
Time Limit
Marks are allocated to adhering to the time limit for the presentation. Presentations that do not adhere to the limit may be subjected to a grade penalty. For minor breaches, +/- 10% of the time limit, no marks will be deducted. For major breaches, > +/- 10% of the time limit, 10% of the overall grade will be deducted.
Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubrics.
Late Arrival to Assessment
You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an application for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the pathological processes, symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis for neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 On-campus Activity
Hurdle 1: You are required to complete two e-learning modules (TASK (week 2) and TRAIN (week 5)). Following completion of each module, you will need to complete a five question, multiple-choice quiz on Qualtrics. A result of 80% is required for each quiz in order to be eligible to PASS this unit. Multiple quiz attempts are permitted.
Hurdle 2: A minimum attendance rate of 85% for practical and tutorial sessions is required in order to be eligible to PASS this unit. This minimum attendance requirement is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and thus has been integrated as a requirement into the CB85 Physiotherapy course. If there is a genuine reason for being absent, you must inform the unit coordinator as soon as possible and submit a medical certificate or other supporting documentation via email within five days of missing the session. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence such as those outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 and 5.22) (e.g. medical or allied health, compassionate, misadventure and exceptional circumstances). You will be notified by the unit coordinator when you reach the 85% threshold. If you require a prolonged absence (>3 sessions) for a health-related condition, you will be required to have a face-to-face discussion with the unit coordinator and head of course to discuss your progression in the unit. Attendance rates for this hurdle will be calculated in week 12.
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Hurdle 1: Week 5 Friday, 4:00pm. Hurdle 2: Week 12 Friday, 4:00pm.
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the due date.
Hurdle 1: A quiz result of 80% for each quiz is required to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS the unit.
Hurdle 2: An attendance rate of 85% at practical and tutorial sessions is required to PASS this hurdle. If you do not meet the attendance requirement or do not submit supporting documentation within the required time frame you will not meet the requirements to PASS this hurdle. You must PASS this hurdle in order to be eligible to PASS the unit.
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
- Ethical practice
4 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
The Practical Assessment will be in the format of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and is intended to assess your theoretical knowledge, practical application of assessment and treatment skills, and clinical reasoning. The OSCE will be scheduled for either week 1 or week 2 of the university's examination period. The weighting of the Practical Assessment is 50% of the overall unit grade with each scenario weighted equally. All content from PSIO13001 and prerequisite units is examinable in this assessment task.
The OSCE will include two clinical scenarios of individuals who each require neurological physiotherapy assessment and/or treatment. One scenario will be assessment focused and one will be treatment focused, however both scenarios will require you to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. Your OSCE will have a total time limit of 60 minutes (30 minutes preparation, 30 minutes examination). The examination will commence with 30 minutes of preparation time, at which point each scenario will be provided to you. You will then be allocated 15 minutes to complete each scenario. For each clinical scenario, you are expected to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the presenting condition including aetiology, pathophysiology and typical presentation
- Interpret the clinical notes and design an assessment and treatment plan (including formulating SMART short and long term treatment goals)
- Demonstrate specific assessment techniques (e.g. sensation, coordination, balance, functional task analysis, specific outcome measurement tools)
- Demonstrate specific practical treatment techniques (e.g. strength exercises, balance exercises, retraining functional movement, patient education)
- Prescribe a home exercise program
- Discuss relevant evidence for a particular intervention
- Document physiotherapy intervention (e.g. assessment, treatment, plan)
You must come appropriately attired for the Practical Assessment (full clinical uniform). When being patient, please change into appropriate casual clothes.
A timetable for the Practical Assessment will be published on Moodle by the end of week 12.
Refer to Moodle for further information and additional resources.
Practical Assessment Due: this assessment will be scheduled in Review/Exam Week or Exam Week following confirmation of the centrally timetabled exam after Week 6.
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the due date.
Grading of Assessment
The assessment rubric for this task is based on the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand . This quality framework is mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and is intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task. The rubrics for this assessment will be based on the following categories and weightings:
- Safety/Risk Management and Professional Behaviour (PASS/FAIL)
- Communication (10%)
- Analysis and Planning (30%)
- Practical Application of Intervention (Assessment or Treatment) (60%)
Refer to Moodle for the assessment rubric.
Late Arrival to Assessment
You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late, you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an application for deferred assessment, which may or may not be approved in line with CQU policy. If the application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a grade of zero percent (0%) for the assessment item and will not be eligible for a re-sit but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.
- Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform management of clients with neurological conditions
- Understand the role of the physiotherapist in the evidence-based management of clients with neurological conditions in the context of client-centred and inter-professional healthcare across the spectrum of acute and community settings utilising the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF)
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
