Motor Control and Pathophysiology of Neurological Disorders

Course

In London

£ 800 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    45h

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • 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).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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.

Teaching, structure and assessment

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

£ 800 VAT inc.