A reflective case study - 2,500 words 100% (addresses all LO's)
Profile of competencies (addresses LO's 2 and 4) 0% Pass/Fail

Both elements of assessment must be passed.

Additional Assessment Details
A reflective case study must be based on a patient/client cared for within the last 12 months.

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.

Kasner SE & Gorelick PB (2004) prevention and treatment of ischaemic stroke
Losseff N (2003) neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Taylor & Francis
Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

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

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.

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