PT4004 - Neurological anatomy and physiology

You will learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and independent learning. The module staff will support your learning and development across the module. There will be a strong emphasis on professional practical skills and the knowledge that underpins this, with opportunities to evaluate your learning formatively through active engagement in feedback.

The lectures will cover applied anatomy and physiology as well as the pathophysiology of common neurological conditions. Seminars and workshops will encourage you to discuss and apply this knowledge in relation to patient experience and the ICF Framework.

You will be expected to:
• Attend teaching sessions
• Be dressed appropriately for workshops
• Behave in a professional manner
• Engage and contribute to the learning and development of yourself and others

Successful academic achievement requires a system of robust support and guidance to help you focus on your learning needs. In addition to the pastoral support you will receive, the tutors involved in delivering this module will provide guidance and academic counselling to ensure that you are able to confidently engage with the academic and practical rigour of this module. This dialogue will be face to face in lectures, seminars and workshops with tutorial support available, and is an essential aspect of the programme’s assessment for learning strategy. Extensive support is also accessible online as part of the University’s commitment to technology enhanced learning. This employs the use of the e-learning portal (Blackboard).

A central feature of the academic support available to you is the service provided by the University Library. This 24/7 service caters for all your learning needs, has extensive access to electronic texts and tutorials that will directly support the development of academic skills aimed at improving your critical thinking and communication skills.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Discuss the role and purpose of neurological physiotherapy

2. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the CNS and PNS and how this relates to function

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
1. Understand the application of anatomy and physiology of the CNS and PNS to common neurological conditions

2. Select and explain appropriate outcome measures relevant to specific neurological conditions

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the impact of living with a neurological condition on an individual.

Module formative assessment opportunities are provided in the form individual and group tasks relating to different sections of the summative exam.

The module summative assessment will take the form of an unseen examination. This will be in the form of a 2 hour exam paper comprised of multiple choice and short essay questions.

General cohort feedback will be provided via the e-Learning Portal (eLP, Blackboard)/e-mail.

K&U 1,2
IPSA 1,2
PVA 1

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This module will enable you to develop an initial understanding of the role and purpose of neurological physiotherapy by introducing you to the underpinning theory around anatomy and physiology of motor control and relating this to common neurological conditions. The module aims to give you a sound theoretical knowledge base which will provide the foundation for assessment and treatment of neurological conditions later in the programme. In addition, you will be encouraged to explore the impact of living with a neurological condition using the ICF framework to understand impairments of body structure and function, limitations of activity and restriction of participation. This will be achieved through lectures, seminars and workshops which will allow you to discuss ideas and consolidate your knowledge. The module will be assessed through an exam that will consist of a mixture of multiple-choice questions and short essay questions.