path2003 neuroanatomy and pathology semester 2,...

Unit study package code: PATH2003

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Lecture: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly Science Laboratory: 9 x 2 Hours Semester Practical: 5 x 2 Hours Semester

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: 7704 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology 251 or any previous version OR PATH2002 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology or any previous version

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit coordinator: Title: MsName: Trudi FischerPhone: +618 9266 3644Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3505

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Administrative contact: Name: Suzanne JamesPhone: +618 9266 3608Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3506

Unit Outline

PATH2003 Neuroanatomy and Pathology Semester 2, 2016

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

PATH2003 Neuroanatomy and Pathology Bentley Campus 22 Jul 2016 School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Sciences

Page: 1 of 16CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.

Syllabus Neuroanatomy, pathophysiology and associated disorders, including the cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, spinal cord, meninges, blood supply of the central nervous system, basal ganglia, motor and sensory pathways, cranial nerves and peripheral nervous system, and central nervous system pathologies including head injury, stroke, spinal cord lesions and cerebellar disorders.

Introduction

Introduction

One of the earliest descriptions of the functions of the brain is attributed to Hippocrates, Fifth Century B.C. (Kandel and Schwartz, 1991, Principles of Neural Science) "Men ought to know that from the brain, and from the brain only, arise our pleasures, joys, laughter and jests, as well as our sorrows, pains, griefs and tears. Through it, in particular, we think, see, hear, and distinguish the ugly from the beautiful, the bad from the good, the pleasant from the unpleasant . . . It is the same thing which makes us mad or delirious, inspires us with dread and fear, whether by night or by day, brings sleeplessness, inopportune mistakes, aimless anxieties, absent-mindedness, and acts that are contrary to habit."

Welcome to PATH2003 Neuroanatomy and Pathology. This is a basic science unit that will be an essential foundation to your learning about the anatomy of the nervous system, its normal function, common diseases that affect this system and dysfunction caused by these diseases. The aim of the unit is to obtain an understanding of the current knowledge about the way in which the nervous system receives and interprets sensory information, controls movement and behaviour, and performs intellectual functions. This understanding will be an important basis for your study of normal human movement, as well as neural diseases, sensori-motor and cognitive impairments, and neural recovery and rehabilitation.

Needless to say, we do not fully understand the way in which the nervous system carries out its range of functions. It is also true that a large amount of research in neuroscience is continually changing the way in which we look at the normal and abnormal functions of the nervous system. Therefore, it is most important that you approach the study of the nervous system with a critical eye and recognise the importance for continuing study over the course of your career to keep abreast of the changes in the field.

To achieve the course outcomes students must demonstrate an ongoing development of their skills and knowledge. In particular, communication, handling, assessment and treatment skills learned in units completed prior to this unit may be incorporated into the assessments for this unit. Students are expected to maintain and demonstrate these skills when required.

Aims

The aim of the unit is to:

l Develop and demonstrate knowledge about the anatomy and function of the different parts of the brain and spinal cord, and

l Be able to understand the pathophysiology of sensori-motor and cognitive deficits that arise from neurological disease that are relevant to clinical presentations and to the practice of physiotherapy.

Objectives

When you have completed this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe the gross anatomy of the brain and spinal cord, the cranial and spinal nerves;

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2. Overview the structure and function of the major ascending and descending pathways in the central nervous system, and explain the consequences of damage to these pathways;

3. Describe the anatomy and functions of the major subdivisions of the central nervous system, including the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum, and explain the consequences of disease affecting these structures;

4. Understand the physiological basis for examination of cranial nerves, sensori-motor and cognitive functions and the interpretation of abnormal signs;

5. Overview the presentation and clinical course of central nervous system pathology caused by ischaemia, injury, tumours, and degenerative, autoimmune and developmental processes;

6. Overview the physiological basis of treatment of neurological conditions particularly relevant to physiotherapy.

This Unit Outline provides you with details of the structure and administration of this unit. The information presented in this plan falls broadly into two categories:

l Unit structure information, such as unit aims and objectives, recommended textbooks, resources and assessments.

l Administrative details such as contacting tutors and calendars.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

Curtin's Graduate Attributes

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Apply knowledge of normal neuroanatomy and physiology to explain the pathological processes associated with common diseases and disorders of the nervous system

2 Conduct clinical assessments of the impairments resulting from lesions of neural tissue, using appropriate communication and safe manual handling

3 Analyse the clinical implications of pathological processes and lesions of neural tissue

4 Discriminate between impairments resulting from pathological processes of the central and peripheral nervous system

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

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Learning Activities The topics within the lecture, self-study and practical program are based on the objectives for the unit. The student guide contains objectives for each topic, outlines pre-reading and prior knowledge required and activities for each practical session. Additional readings are compiled in the eReserve database (Reader) that students can access from eReserve in the library. Guidelines are provided for students to undertake independent learning activities. Copies of required texts and recommended readings are placed in Closed Reserve in the library.

When it is appropriate, copies of lecture notes are provided. To ensure consistency in lecture series and laboratory sessions, lecture notes, case studies, and learning plans are reviewed by staff involved with the course and associated with teaching in the Neuroscience stream.

The teaching methods used in this unit are lectures, anatomy and pathology specimen review, neurological testing in practical classes, independent study and practice, problem based learning for case studies and collaborative learning. Students practice assessment and communication skills using peers as models in the laboratory setting.

Learning Resources Library Reserve

There are resources for this unit in the library Reserve collection. To access these resources, please click on the following link:

http://link.library.curtin.edu.au/primo/course?PATH2003

Essential texts

The required textbook(s) for this unit are:

l Lundy-Ekman L (2012) Neuroscience Fundamentals for Rehabilitation (4th ed.). St Louis: Saunders W.B.

This is the essential text for the unit and will be referred to frequently and used in subsequent units.

Other listed texts are additional but not essential. They may assist you in understanding the material.

(ISBN/ISSN: 9781455706433)

Other resources

Unit Materials

Materials needed for this unit in addition to this Plan include:

l PATH2003 Neuroanatomy and Pathology Guides: learning objectives, learning activities and relevant resources on a weekly basis.

l Several textbooks are recommended – either purchase or use from the library. l Essential readings, as advised in the Unit Guide, are available through eReserve. l Blackboard – further information regarding this unit (including lecture notes, quizzes, study questions and any

relevant literature or internet based information which staff may feel is of value to students) can be sourced on Blackboard. All students enrolled in this unit will have automatic access to this information.

Textbooks

The following textbooks are recommended for this unit and are available at the bookshop. Copies of the books, or their equivalents, are available in the library.

Neuroanatomy textbook

Lundy-Ekman L (2012) Neuroscience Fundamentals for Rehabilitation (4th ed.). St Louis: Saunders W.B. (Or earlier edition)

Alternate Texts

Blumenfeld H (2010) Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases (2nd ed). Massachusetts: Sinauer Associates

Porth CM (2005) Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (7th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams, Wilkins





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Reference Textbooks

The references below are suggested for alternative reading in anatomy and pathology. These are available in the library and a large number of them have been placed on Closed Reserve.

Neuroanatomy and Physiology

Kiernan JA (2009) Barr’s The Nervous System: An Anatomical Viewpoint (9th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams, Wilkins

Kingsley RE (2000) Concise Text of Neuroscience (2nd ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins

Nolte J (2002) The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy (5th ed). St Louis: Mosby

Neuroanatomy atlas

Haines DE (2000) Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections and Symptoms. Lippincott, Wilkins, Williams. Q611.8 HAI

Nolte J, Angevine JB (1995) The Human Brain in Photographs and Diagrams (1st ed). St Louis: Mosby Year Book Inc. Q611.81 NOL

Watson C (1995) Basic Human Neuroanatomy: An Introductory Atlas (5th ed). Boston: Little, Brown Medical. Q611.8 WAT

Neuroscience and Neurology texts

Adams RD, Victor M, Ropper MD (2001) Principles of Neurology (7th ed). New York: McGraw Hill 616.8 ADA

Kandel ER, Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2008) Principles of Neural Science (4th ed). New York: McGraw Hill

Kiernan JA (2005) Barr’s The Human Nervous System: An Anatomical Viewpoint (8th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott - Raven. 611.8 KIE

Martin JH (2003) Neuroanatomy: Text and Atlas (3rd ed). Stamford: Appleton, Lange. Q6118.

Middleditch A, Oliver J (2005) Functional Anatomy of the Spine (2nd ed). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. 611.9 OLI

Moore KL, Dalley AF (2006) Clinically Oriented Anatomy (5th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams, Wilkins. Q612.64 MOO

Robbins SL (1999) Pocket Companion to Robbins Pathological Basis of Disease (6th ed). Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company.

Rubin E (Ed.) (2001) Essential Pathology (3rd ed). Philadelphia: JB Lippincott Company. Q616.07 ESS

Sandring S, Ellis S, Berkovitz BKB (Ed.) (2005) Gray’s Anatomy (39th ed). New York: Churchill Livingstone. Q611GRA

Snell RS (2004) Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students (7th ed). Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins.

Widmaier EP, Raff H, Strang KT (2004) Vander, Sherman, & Luciano’s Human Physiology : the Mechanisms of Body Function (9th ed). Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Q612 WID

Computer Resources

Numerous multimedia are available in the library that are relevant to this unit, such as ADAM (Animated Dissection of Anatomy for Medicine), Brainstem (Interactive Neuroanatomy), McMinn’s Clinical Anatomy, Interactive Lab Practical (Stanford University CLASS project in clinical anatomy) and Interactive Lesson (Stanford University CLASS project in clinical anatomy). These programs are excellent resources through which students can gain an understanding in anatomy or consolidate their knowledge. Bookings may be made at the library desk.

Additionally, related ‘apps’ you may find useful in directing your learning may be listed in lecture material or directly on Blackboard.





Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Assignment:

Please see Blackboard for the template for the Assignment and details regarding:

l Topic l Submission criteria

Assignment Submission:

Please see guidelines for assignment submission on Blackboard under the Assessments tab for this unit.

Once you have completed your assignment you MUST re-read it. When proof reading your assignment make sure it makes sense and remove any mistakes. In particular take note of the:

l structure l meaning l grammar l spelling (spell check does not pick up all the potential spelling issues) l references

Edit your work carefully before handing it in as errors relating to poor writing and readability may result in a loss of up to 50% of the mark allocated to the assignment.

The workbook is to be used to guide student learning (please bring it to lecture and laboratory sessions). The workbook contains questions related to the neuroanatomy and neuropathology topics in this unit. Students are advised to work through the material in the workbook on a weekly basis and get feedback about their answers in the dry laboratory session. The wet lab examination and end of semester written examination will contain content from the workbook.

2. Practical Examination:

The practical examination will be held at the end of semester and consist of assessment of neurological function. It is assumed that students will demonstrate safety throughout the performance of all handling and assessment techniques. Inadequate attention to basic principles of safety (e.g. application of brakes for beds and wheelchairs; removal of watches, bracelets, rings and any other jewelry that may result in a skin tear prior to handling the patient; adequate guarding of the patient during transfer; patients with a unilateral deficit must only be transferred towards the unaffected side; therapist or patient must not be placed in a standing position

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1

Assignment 20 percent Week: 10 Day: Friday 7 October 2016 Time: 1pm

1,3,4

2

Practical examination 20 percent Week: Examination Period Day: TBA Time: TBA

2

3

Laboratory examination 20 percent Week: Week 8 Day: In scheduled class time Time: In scheduled class time

1,3,4

4

Written examination 40 percent Week: Examination Period Day: TBA Time: TBA

1,3,4





on any surface whilst wearing socks; therapist must ensure that all obstacles that may result in a fall are removed prior to initiating transfer) will result in an overall fail for the practical examination.

The practical examination will further test ability to correlate pathological anatomy with changes in function.

3. Laboratory Examination:

The laboratory examination will be held in week 8 of semester in your scheduled class time on either Thursday or Friday.

The laboratory examination will consist of cadarveric material and anatomical models. It will assess your ability to identify structures, to explain their roles and to describe related pathologies.

4. Written Examination:

The written examination will be held at the end of semester.

The written examination will test understanding of normal structure and function of the nervous system, the common pathologies affecting the system, and the way in which function is disturbed by pathology.

Pass requirements

All assessment components for this unit are compulsory. Failure to complete a component without deferral may result in failure of the unit.

Assessments for this unit will consist of various modes of assessment as listed above. A passing mark of 50% must be obtained for each type of assessment to achieve a satisfactory grade.

Safety Competencies

Due to the nature of practical examinations, it is possible that students may demonstrate the majority of practical skills to an adequate standard but have some risk management issues identified during their exam performance. Risk management is an important aspect of clinical practice, and therefore this is not a passing performance. In this event, students may be offered the opportunity to complete a “Safety Competency”. A safety competency requires the student to independently identify their safety issue/s and rectify them during a demonstration of the relevant practical skills. A student who satisfactorily completes the safety competency may be able to avoid the need for a supplementary examination. Therefore, safety competencies are scheduled prior to the Board of Examiners meeting in the week after the exam period. Students will need to make themselves available at the specified times in the week following the practical examinations if they wish to take up this opportunity. If a student does not take up this opportunity or is unavailable at the scheduled time they will receive a failed grade, and may be offered a supplementary examination at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.

Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that student work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessment are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm

Late assessment policy

This ensures that the requirements for submission of assignments and other work to be assessed are fair, transparent, equitable, and that penalties are consistently applied.

1. All assessments students are required to submit will have a due date and time specified on this Unit Outline. 2. Students will be penalised by a deduction of ten percent per calendar day for a late assessment submission

(eg a mark equivalent to 10% of the total allocated for the assessment will be deducted from the marked value for every day that the assessment is late). This means that an assessment worth 20 marks will have two marks deducted per calendar day late. Hence if it was handed in three calendar days late and given a mark of 16/20, the student would receive 10/20. An assessment more than seven calendar days overdue will not be marked and will receive a mark of 0.





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Assessment extension

A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form (available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.

The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.

Assessment extension

A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form (available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.

The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.

Due dates will be strictly adhered to. Extensions will be granted only in cases of urgent need or to students recognised in Curtin’s Elite Athlete Program, and only where formally documented requests are made to the Director of Entry Level Courses, in advance of the assessment being due.

Holidays do not constitute grounds for deferral for any assessment. It is the student’s responsibility to make family members aware of important dates.

Students are expected to lodge an assignment extension request form and supporting documentation to the Director of Entry Level Courses before the date or due date of the assessment task. In exceptional circumstances, a request may be accepted up to 5 working days after the date or due date of the assessment task.

Applications will only be considered where the student is able to provide the Director of Entry Level Courses with a satisfactory explanation of why he or she was not able to submit the application for extension by due date of the assessment task and where the student can provide supporting documentation in line with one of the circumstances detailed on the first page of the assessment extension form (see link below).

If you know you are going to miss an upcoming assessment you need to submit your assessment extension application prior to your absence.

For further information please refer to Curtin University's Assessment and Student Progression Manual: Consolidated Policies and Procedure

Please contact the Director of Entry Level Courses if you have any queries regarding your application.

How to apply for an extension: 1. Fill in the Assignment Extension Request Form located http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/documents/Application_forAssessmentExtension.pdf 2. Attach copies of your supporting documentation (eg. Medical certificate, Counsellor's letter, or other relevant information). 3. Deliver your application to Sharon Miller (School Student Services Officer) and discuss with the Unit Coordinator. The Director of Entry Level Courses assesses this and you will be informed of the outcome via OCC. Please allow up to 3 working days from submission of your application for notification of the outcome.





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Deferred assessments

Supplementary assessments

Supplementary assessments, if granted by the Board of Examiners, will have a due date or be held between 13/02/2017 and 17/02/2017 . Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.

It is the responsibility of students to be available to complete the requirements of a supplementary assessment. If your results show that you have been granted a supplementary assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin’s facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from Disability Services (disability.curtin.edu.au). Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact Disability Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.

Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is Vancouver.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.

Copyright © Curtin University. The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

Deferred examinations/tests will be held from 13/02/2017 to 17/02/2017 . Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.





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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Any conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work is considered to be academic misconduct. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offences that will be investigated and may result in penalties such as reduced or zero grades, annulled units or even termination from the course.

Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Submitting work which has been produced by someone else (e.g. allowing or contracting another person to do the work for which you claim authorship) is also plagiarism. Submitted work is subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of text matching systems or interviews with students to determine authorship.

Cheating includes (but is not limited to) asking or paying someone to complete an assessment task for you or any use of unauthorised materials or assistance during an examination or test.

From Semester 1, 2016, all incoming coursework students are required to complete Curtin’s Academic Integrity Program (AIP). If a student does not pass the program by the end of their first study period of enrolment at Curtin, their marks will be withheld until they pass. More information about the AIP can be found at: https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfm

Refer to the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard or academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au for more information, including student guidelines for avoiding plagiarism.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel





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Additional information Attendance at Classes

Attendance at all lectures is recommended (indeed, highly recommended). It is also highly recommended that you attend all practical, laboratory and tutorial classes to ensure you develop skills and attain feedback while in class. Students attending classes should ensure that they arrive on time, and maintain an attentive disposition, as extraneous noise is discourteous to other students and the lecturer. Students should arrive prior to the designated commencement time for practical classes or they will risk being excluded from the class.

Students who are unable to attend classes must both inform the Unit Coordinator and provide documentation outlining the reasons for their non-attendance. If a prolonged absence is anticipated students should contact their Year/Course Coordinator.

Students who do not meet minimum attendance requirements for the unit may be required to complete additional work that demonstrates they have an adequate understanding of the material covered in the missed sessions. Students will be given a Grade Not Submitted (GNS) grade for the unit until such time as additional work has been completed to an acceptable standard as deemed by the unit coordinator.

Practical Class Requirements

The course requires full participation in all laboratory classes. These sessions cover topics such as surface anatomy, assessment of posture, massage and other manual and clinical physiotherapy and exercise science skills.

Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately and are willing to act as subjects for their peer group. The designated practical class attire is shorts and a t-shirt or polo shirt. Students must also be prepared to remove the polo shirt when performing techniques on the neck, back, shoulder and abdomen. In these cases it is recommended that girls wear a sports crop top, bikini top or bra. This designated practical class attire is to be worn in all scheduled practical classes.

Failure to wear suitable clothing may mean exclusion from class. Please plan appropriately!

Students are required to wear their name badge to all practical classes and clinics. For safety and hygiene reasons fingernails should be short and clean, long hair tied back and wristwatches and jewellery (watches/bracelets/rings/brooches/necklaces/facial piercings) are not to be worn when treating clients. Therefore, these requirements are to be adhered to when practicing hands on treatment techniques during laboratory classes. Valuable items may be brought into laboratory classes held in the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science laboratories and stored with bags at the back of classes for safekeeping.

Filming of tutors or peers during practical classes is not permitted at any time.

Personal Hygeine and Infection Control

Please ensure that you use the hand washing facilities provided both at the commencement and completion of laboratory sessions that involve patient/student handling. This involves exercising the Five Moments of Hand Hygiene.

Mobile Phones and Other Electronic Devices

Mobile phones must be switched off prior to entry to lecture, laboratory and tutorial sessions. They may not be taken into examination venues. Electronic devices may only be used when the tutor has specifically approved this.

Further Information about Supplementary Examination Proceedures

Students who have been granted a supplementary exam may only attempt the exam during the specified period. Supplementary exams cannot be deferred except under the specific circumstances as outlined in the assessment policy. You are, therefore, advised not to make any travel plans or work arrangements during the supplementary examination period. No holidays should be booked by a student or by family members on behalf of a student during any supplementary or deferred examination period. Holidays do not constitute grounds for deferral for any assessment. It is the student’s responsibility to make family members aware of important dates.

School of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science Expectations of Professionalism

The School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science has an expectation of students that they will display a high level of professionalism in all timetabled activities during semester and the examination period. This includes (but is not limited to) lectures, practical sessions, laboratory sessions, tutorials, clinical visits and formal assessments. Students are expected to behave in a manner which allows all students to gain the maximum benefit from the learning experience (as per the university student charter). Expected behaviours include:





l Completing all expected preparatory work (ie readings, practice questions etc) l Ensuring that appropriate clothing and name tag is worn and any required equipment is brought to the

session l Arriving on time for formal teaching sessions l Contacting the unit coordinator in order to notify them of the reasons for any absences from practical

sessions l Switching off mobile phones, iPads and laptop computers during formal teaching sessions unless specifically

instructed to use these by staff l Ensuring that full attention is focussed on tutors or lecturers during presentations l Ensuring that you move to a position where you can see demonstrations in practical sessions or laboratories l Taking care of equipment (including plinths) l Communicating with staff and peers in a respectful manner l Ensuring that email contact with staff includes full name, student ID, year level and contains correct grammar

(ie no use of SMS communication style)

Students who fail to display professional behaviour on a consistent basis may be asked to leave formal tuition activities such as lectures or practical sessions. Repeated incidents of unprofessional behaviour may result in a formal report of General Misconduct and referral to School of Physiotherapy or Faculty Disciplinary panels.

Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l the University's Guiding Ethical Principles l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

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Program calendar

Week Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 3 Wet Lab Dry Lab / Practical Sessions

1 1 Aug

Topic 1: (TF)

Sensory and Motor cortex and pathways: review

Topic 2: (TF)

Brainstem:

External features

Internal nuclei and tracts

Topic 3: (TF)

Embryology

Down Syndrome

Spina Bifida

(Captivate)

Laboratory: 404

Revision of gross CNS structures

Brainstem

(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Drawing: brainstem and pathways

Embryology

(TFx4 & LMx4)

2 8 Aug

Topic 4: (TF)

Cranial nerves

Topic 5: (TF)

Vestibular system I:

Anatomy and physiology

Topic 6: (LBainbridge)

Vestibular system II:

Pathology

Laboratory: 404

Cranial nerves

Base of skull and craniofacial anatomy

(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Vestibular system physiology

Workbook Q

(TFx4 & LMx4)

3 15 Aug

Topic 7: (TF)

Basal ganglia I: Anatomy and physiology

Topic 8: (LBell)

Basal ganglia II:

Pathology

(Parkinson’s disease; Huntington’s disease)

Topic 9: (TF)

Cerebral topography & Brodmann’s map

Topic 10: (LBell)

Voluntary movement

Muscle Tone

Laboratory: 404

Vestibular system anatomy

Basal ganglia:

anatomy and physiology

(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Reflexes: swallowing and phonation

Special senses: vision/visual pathway

(TFx4 & LMx4)

4 22 Aug

Topic 11: (TF)

Cerebellum I:

Anatomy, physiology and impairments

Topic 12: (TR)

Cerebellar pathology (Friedreich’s Ataxia)

Topic 13: (LBell)

Functional localisation: in cerebral hemispheres I

(frontal lobe)

Laboratory: 404

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Basal Ganglia

Vestibular system

Cranial nerves

(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Cerebral topography & Brodmann’s map

Workbook Q

(TFx4 & LMx4)

5 29 Aug

TUITION FREE

6 5 Sept

Topic 14: (TF)

Blood supply to the CNS

Topic 15: (LBell)

Functional localisation in cerebral hemispheres II (parietal lobe)

Topic 16: (LBell)

Functional localisation in cerebral hemispheres III (parietal lobe)

Laboratory: 404


(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Drawing and discussion of impairments:

Blood supply of the CNS

Workbook Q





(TFx4 & LMx4)

7 12 Sept

Topic 17: (TR)

Neuroradiology

Self Directed

Topic 18: (LBell)

CVA I

Topic 19: (LBell)

CVA II

Laboratory: 404


(TFx4 & LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Workbook Q

(TFx4 & LMx4)

8 19 Sept

Topic 20: (TR)

Plasticity and recovery of CNS following insult

Topic 21: (TR)

Head Injury / TBI I

Topic 22: (TR)

Head Injury / TBI II

Laboratory: 404

Wet lab exam (TFx4&LMx4)

Laboratory: 408

Workbook Q

CVA & TBI

(TFx4 & LMx4)

9 26 Sept

Tuition Free

10 3 Oct

Assessment of neurological impairment I:

Somatic sensation

Muscle tone

(LBainbridge)

Topic 23: (BJ)

Cerebral Palsy

Topic 24: (TF)

Spinal Cord Injury

Practical: 408

Assessment of neurological impairment I:

Muscle tone

Sensation

(LBx8 & LBellx8)

11 10 Oct

Assessment of neurological impairment II:

Cerebellar dysfunction

Voluntary movement

(LBainbridge)

Topic 25: (TR)

Degenerative disorders I:

Multiple Sclerosis

Topic 26: (LBell)

Degenerative disorders II:

Motor Neuron Disease

Practical: 408

Testing coordination and cerebellar function

Testing voluntary control

(LBx8 & LBellx8)

12 17 Oct

Assessment of neurological impairment III:

Vestibular function

Cranial nerves

(LBainbridge)

Topic 27: (TR)

Degenerative disorders III:

Dementia

and Alzheimer’s disease

Topic 28: (TR)

Infectious diseases

(osteomyelitis, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscess, polio, transverse myelitis)

Practical: 408

Testing vestibular function

Cranial nerve testing

(LBx8 & LBellx8)

13 24 Oct

Procedures: Review of assessment of neurological impairments

(LBainbridge)

Topic 29: (All) Neurological impairments: Assessment & expected findings

Topic 30: (All) Neurological impairments: Assessment & expected findings

Practical: 408

Review of neurological testing

(LBx8 & LBellx8)

14 Study Week





31 Oct

15-16

Exam Weeks 7 Nov – 18 Nov





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