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PSYN8847 – Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and Intervention
2021 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Melanie Porter
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro or MClinPsych
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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:
- ULO1: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment.
- ULO2: Understand the neuropsychologist's role in rehabilitation/intervention.
- ULO3: Critically evaluate various models and approaches of neuropsychological intervention.
- ULO4: Design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- ULO5: Set functional intervention goals.
- ULO6: Understand the importance of a holistic approach to intervention.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part B: Intervention goals and strategies | 30% | No | TBA |
| Part C: Integrated and comprehensive intervention plan | 50% | No | TBA |
| Case conference class participation | 0% | Yes | TBA |
| Part A: Case Description | 20% | No | TBA |
Part B: Intervention goals and strategies
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%
Students submit a 1,000 word description of intervention goals relating to their case, including GAS scaling for 2-3 goals. Students will discuss the models and approaches pertinent to the goals for the case, providing the rationale and justification for your approach, linking the goals to the intervention strategies
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment.
- Understand the neuropsychologist's role in rehabilitation/intervention.
- Critically evaluate various models and approaches of neuropsychological intervention.
- Design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Set functional intervention goals.
- Understand the importance of a holistic approach to intervention.
Part C: Integrated and comprehensive intervention plan
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 31 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
Students will submit, in 3000 words, an integrated and comprehensive neuropsychological intervention plan for the patient/client within the context of an interdisciplinary team, based on feedback from Parts A and B.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment.
- Understand the neuropsychologist's role in rehabilitation/intervention.
- Critically evaluate various models and approaches of neuropsychological intervention.
- Design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Set functional intervention goals.
- Understand the importance of a holistic approach to intervention.
Case conference class participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students contribute to case conference presentations in the co-taught seminar with PSYN8916, where students on placement present cases from the placement to the combined group for open discussion.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment.
- Understand the neuropsychologist's role in rehabilitation/intervention.
- Understand the importance of a holistic approach to intervention.
Part A: Case Description
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Students submit a 500 word case scenario describing the condition (onset, nature, severity) of any cognitive, emotional, behavioural impairments, and/or other anomalies and the disabilities arising from them, as well as relevant psychosocial /other background details that will form the basis of your intervention and explain why you have chosen this case.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of direct and indirect effects of CNS/brain impairment.
- Understand the neuropsychologist's role in rehabilitation/intervention.
- Design, implement and evaluate neuropsychological intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understand the importance of a holistic approach to intervention.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit will be a combination of pre-recorded lectures and either in-class or live zoom workshops, depending on the COVID situation. Resources for this unit will be posted on iLearn and recommended readings will be provided in lectures.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook