CG6002 Stroke Rehabilitation

Program Overview

The CPD Module "Stroke Rehabilitation" enhances professionals' knowledge and skills in stroke rehabilitation, covering various aspects from pathophysiology to interdisciplinary approaches. By blending lectures, case studies, and discussions, the module fosters an interdisciplinary learning environment while empowering students to tailor their curriculum for personalized learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The CPD Module “Stroke Rehabilitation” provides students from a range of different professional backgrounds with comprehensive stroke rehabilitation principles and practice. Stroke assessment and goal setting is a key feature of the module. This is a new and unique course, with no similar course available in Ireland or the UK. It is fully interdisciplinary - the specialist lecturers are from a range of disciplines and students learn with and from each other. There is a strong student-centred focus, with flexible timetabling, and blended learning to minimise work disruptions. The course combines lectures, case based learning, workshops and small group discussions. There is a selection of optional modules available so that students can build a tailored programme that matches their personal learning requirements. In today’s competitive workforce, continuous professional development is a key requirement of ongoing professional competency. CPD training aids career advancement and improves your confidence in treating patients.

Module Objective:

Further development of knowledge, skills and attitudes (including clinical acumen, professionalism and leadership) in the area of stroke rehabilitation.

Outline:

Module content:

• Theoretical and practical aspects of key topics required to practice as a leader in stroke rehabilitation.
• Pathophysiology of stroke, presentations and prognosis of major stroke subtypes, complications and secondary prevention.
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation of motor, tone, swallowing, speech, perceptual, sensory and cognitive deficits; Goal setting and outcome assessment.
• Co-ordinate the initiation, maintenance and completion of rehabilitation of an older adult after stroke.
• Critically evaluate the processes of goal setting and the determination of outcome relative to goals in stroke rehabilitation.
• Define the care needs and aids/appliances requirements of stroke patients with residual, moderate or severe disability.
• Critically appraise currently used stroke rehabilitation strategies.
• Reflect on the role of members of the stroke rehabilitation team, focusing on the commonalities and the unique discipline perspective of each member.

Course Schedule:

• Delivery: January 2025
• Total Marks: 200
• Formal Written Examination: 50 marks
• Continuous Assessment: 150 marks (1 x 1,500 Word Essay)

Class Dates:

• Friday 10th January 2025: Lecture 08:00 - 18.00
• Thursday 16th January 2025: Lecture 08:00 - 18:00
• Friday 17th January 2025: Lecture 08:00 - 18:00
• Friday 31st January 2025: Lecture 08:00 - 18:00

Assessment:

• Total Marks: 200
• Formal Written Examination: 50 marks
• Continuous Assessment: 150 marks (1 x 1,500 Word Essay)

Teaching:

• Teaching Mode: Part-Time.
• Additional Teaching Mode Information: Classes are held on one or two day blocks, including occasional weekend days.
A ten-credit module equates to 200-250 hours of learning. This includes 4 structured contact days. These contact days consist of lectures, workshops, group discussion and directed study. The remainder of the learning is self directed, based on the students own learning goals, such as topics introduced in the lectures that the student can explore in more depth, and background reading for the written assignment.
• Teaching Methods: Lectures, case based learning, workshops, and small group discussions.

Other:

• This module requires Garda Vetting Clearance.
• There is a selection of optional modules available so that students can build a tailored programme that matches their personal learning requirements.
• The course is fully interdisciplinary - the specialist lecturers are from a range of disciplines and students learn with and from each other.
• There is a strong student-centred focus, with flexible timetabling, and blended learning to minimise work disruptions.