Motor Control and Pathophysiology of Neurological Disorders
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
London
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Class hours
45h
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Duration
6 Days
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Start date
Different dates available
A six-day course for physiotherapists on common neurological injuries and conditions.
You'll learn about the central nervous system and motor control and the underlying pathophysiology of common neurological conditions so you can improve your clinical practice.
This course is run by UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH).
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About this course
This course will help you to:
understand and have advanced knowledge of motor control
understand the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiology of selected neurological injuries and conditions
understand and evaluate the clinical tests, investigations, interventions and outcome measures used in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurological injuries and conditions within an evidence-informed, clinical reasoning framework
apply theoretical knowledge of motor control and pathophysiology using advanced clinical reasoning skills to justify physiotherapy intervention in the context of the evolving evidence base and contemporary professional and ethical framework
engage confidently in academic and professional communication when presenting complex ideas and concepts
You'll need to be a qualified physiotherapist, with a degree in physiotherapy at least equivalent to a lower second class Bachelor’s degree.
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Subjects
- Aetiology
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Neurological
- Management
- Debate and workshops
- CPD
- Communicate
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapy
Course programme
You'll learn about the regions of the central nervous system and the mechanisms of motor control in health and disease.
The course also covers the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation of selected neurological conditions and their relevance for medical and rehabilitative management.
You'll be encouraged to reflect critically on your own practice and scope of practice and actively participate in discussions, debate and workshops.
You'll attend face-to-face lectures, workshops and seminars by experts in the field.
Lectures will be recorded and made available via a virtual learning platform (Moodle), along with learning resources. You'll also use this platform to communicate with tutors and other students, and receive feedback.
You can take this course as either:
- a standalone short course for CPD purposes
- a 'taster module' that allows you to earn UCL credits
Motor Control and Pathophysiology of Neurological Disorders