Advanced Rehabilitation of Long Term Complex Conditions
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS4025 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PHRS4025
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This course considers:
- Applied anatomy and physiology in people with multi-morbidity (including fraility, trauma, chronic cardio-respiratory disease and oncology);
- Principles of assessment, exercise prescription and management;
- Optimising education, motivation, self-efficacy, self-management and engagement;
- Exploring the impact of long-term and complex conditions on mental health and wellbeing;
- Keynote sessions reflecting innovations to practice, critical evidence and publication of new guidelines;
- Inclusion of learning through real patient and caregivers' experiences;
- Service improvement and development.
Target Students
Registered healthcare professionals, specifically aimed at physiotherapists but would be relevant for any healthcare professional working within this speciality.
Classes
Through a variety of blended learning incorporating face to face teaching and small group discussions (up to 200 hours)
Assessment
- 100% Presentation: 20 minute oral presentation of a clinical case study that includes relevant background theory regarding identification of key clinical problems. Students will be required to develop an evidence based management approach and discuss evidence relevant to the case. 100% assessed through clinical viva
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Completion of this course will enable participants to advance their knowledge and expertise in the management and rehabilitation of patients long-term and complex conditions.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of cardio-respiratory, neurological and musculo-skeletal anatomy and physiology in relation to understanding the underpinning theories of assessment management.
Demonstrate knowledge of musculoskeletal and multi-system dysfunctions relevant to rehabilitation principles and how these can be optimised in the patient with complex needs.
Applied assessment and management skills.
Ability to use theoretical knowledge and models of practice alongside research to optimise delivery of rehabilitation.
Critically evaluate research/literature and local/national guidelines to develop strategies to optimise clinical practice and guide future service provision.
Demonstrate effective verbal and inter-personal communication strategies by contributing to discussion forums.