ObjectivesIf you are a health professional with an interest in the field of neurological rehabilitation this programme will offer you the opportunity to link contemporary theory and practice with your current knowledge and expertise. The aim of the Neurological Rehabilitation programme is to enable a health professional to enhance their understanding of research and theoretical concepts through focused modules on perspectives of neurological rehabilitation.
Entry requirementsIn order to commence this programme, the student must meet the University’s entry requirements for study at post-graduate level. This is likely to be that the student has a first level degree or equivalent. However, each potential student will be assessed individually for their ability to study at this level.
-Designed by health academics in collaboration with clinicians, post graduate students and service providers.
-Full or part time routes available.
-Modules incorporating Problem Based Learning approach promoting interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning skills
-Opportunities for skill development utilising highly technical analysis equipment
-Blended learning utilised to enable learning at a distance and at a student’s own pace (see individual modules)
-Suitable for any health professional with an interest in Neurological Rehabilitation
Detailed programme structure
The management of individuals with neurological impairment is a key focus for healthcare services both nationally and worldwide. The University of Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation programme has been developed in consultation with local clinicians, service users and post graduate students, The programme is based within contemporary health care utilising learning outcomes and teaching material that have been developed utilising national and international policy, guidelines and frameworks.
The programme capitalises on the multi professional expertise within the Faculty and the programme is flexible and responsive enough to appeal to many different professions for example occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, dieticians, podiatrists. This provides excellent inter professional collaboration opportunities, with these elements particularly pronounced in modules utilising problem based learning approaches.
The School of Health Professions contains the rehabilitation research group led by Professor Jonathan Marsden. This not only offers many opportunities for linking research and teaching within the field but also potential dissertation projects using highly technical analysis equipment.
As part of the Faculty of Health and Social Work Integrated Masters Scheme the programme benefits from the experience of long running masters’ programmes taught and distance, existing in the faculty. A blended learning approach will be used offering opportunities for face to face teaching and electronic delivery.
The programme is transferable across health care settings nationally and internationally and will enable students to apply underpinning principles to their specific areas of work. It will encourage debate, critique and self analysis of a health care professional’s own practice in their work areas. Ultimately, it will enable students to promote and lead change and be responsive in a changing health care environment.
Postgraduate Certificate
-Depending on your award you will study a range of modules that may include
-Problem solving in neurological rehabilitation 20 credits
-Management of long term conditions 20 credits
-Functional neuroanatomy 10 credits
-Cognitive and perceptual basis of human activity 10 credits
Postgraduate Diploma
Core Modules
-Research methods 20 credits
-Research and project design 10 credits
-Principles and practice of data analysis 10 credits
Optional Modules
-Pathomechanics and rehabilitation of balance and gait 20 credits
-Injection therapy 20 credits
-Analysis of function 20 credits
-Exercise prescription in health and wellness. 20 credits
Master of Science
Project 60 credits
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the programme is to equip professionals with skills that advance professional practice in the field of neurological rehabilitation by:
-Developing theoretical knowledge and applying this to the holistic management of clients with neurological disorders
-Developing a critical and analytical approach to neurological rehabilitation practice including reflection and self analysis
-Implementing client centered holistic practice based on synthesis of the best available research evidence
-Taking leading roles in promoting a client centered ethos, utilising collaborative approaches and effective team working
-Developing lifelong learning skills
-Conducting practice based research (MSc)