Contact Hours: (48)
28 hours Lead Lectures
4 hours Competency feedback
3.5 hours Workshop
3.5 hours Groupwork
6 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
28 hours Clinical visits
4 hours Profile preparation

This interactive module will introduce students to knowledge and skills to enable them to manage programmes of care for individuals suffering from a stroke in the rehabilitation phase. The content will explore the concept of rehabilitation, multidisciplinary goal planning, and interdisciplinary working in relation to stroke rehabilitation. Neuroanatomy, perception and cognition issues in stroke, theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis, positioning and handling of patients in the rehabilitation phase of stroke. Communicating with the Dysphasic patient, and managing patients with long term dysphagia in both the rehabilitation hospital setting and in the community. The psychological aspects of stroke care both in the rehabilitation phase, and in the community. Promotion of continence and an exploration of the myths and realities around sex after stroke. Expert patient perspective of `living well' with stroke. Introduction to the wider support networks available within the community.

An essay of 2000 words weighted at 100% (addresses all LO's)
Profile of competencies (addresses LO's 2, 3 and 4) 0% Pass/Fail

Both elements of assessment must be passed

Additional Assessment Details
A reflective essay on a significant issue arising from an element of care from your own practice.

The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.

Formative assessment:
Questionnaire, student workshop, tutorials.

Harwood R; Hewez F & Good D (2005) Stroke Care: A Practical Manual Oxford, Oxford University Press
Hinds D (2000) After Stroke - The Complete, Step-by-Step blueprint for Getting Better, Thorsons, Harper Collins
Rudd A, Irwin P & Penhale B (2000) Stroke at your fingertips, London, Class Publishing

Working within a practice area where patients/clients suffering from stroke are cared for.
Practice mentor
Internet
Library services
Blackboard

Any health and social care practitioner working in an environment where Stroke patients are cared for