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PSYN847 – Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and Intervention
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melanie Porter
Contact via melanie.porter@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro or DClinNeuro
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers an introduction to: developmental and acquired brain impairment and how this can affect day to day functioning; emotional and psychological reactions to brain impairment; the neuropsychologist's role in intervention; recovery and rehabilitation following acquired brain impairment; models and theories of rehabilitation; and developing and evaluating intervention programs. The unit covers both child and adult neuropsychological intervention.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Case description | 10% | No | See iLearn Unit |
| GAS Goals & Intervention List | 20% | No | See iLearn |
| Student critical presentation | 30% | No | See iLearn |
| Comprehensive intervention | 40% | No | See iLearn |
Case description
Due: See iLearn Unit
Weighting: 10%
Case description
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
GAS Goals & Intervention List
Due: See iLearn
Weighting: 20%
Scaled GAS goals and list of intervention strategies that may be used to target those goals
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Student critical presentation
Due: See iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Critical presentation of literature pertinent to one (preferably the main) aspect of your proposed intervention
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Comprehensive intervention
Due: See iLearn
Weighting: 40%
Integrated and comprehensive intervention plan
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Delivery and Resources
This unit consists of a series of seminars and applied activities.There is a recommended text for this unit: Wilson, B., Winegardner, J., Van Heugten, C. & Ownsworth, T. (2017). Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: The International Handbook. NY: Routledge.
A list of recommended and supplemental reading materials will also be provided for each session.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Student Services and Support
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- To learn how to set functional intervention goals
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of of the neuropsychologist’s role in rehabilitation/intervention
- To provide better knowledge and understanding of various models and approaches of intervention
- Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to intervention
Assessment tasks
- Case description
- GAS Goals & Intervention List
- Student critical presentation
- Comprehensive intervention