3 ECTS credits
84 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1023826CNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The course is focused on the physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of persons with disorders of the central nervous system, f.i. spinal cord lesions, cerebrovascular accident, brain injury and coma, equilibrium problems, cerebellar ataxia, vertigo, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis.
Not applicable.
The student knows the clinical phenomena of disorders of the central nervous system relevant for the physiotherapist.
The student applies a correct physiotherapeutic assessment in patients with central nervous system disorders.
The student elaborates a correct physiotherapeutic treatment plan and is able to execute the treatment in case of patients with central nervous system disorders.
The student knows the natural and abnormal course of the disorders of the central nervous system.
The student knows the red flags that neccesitate referal to a specialist in case of disorders of the central nervous system.
The student has insight in the relation between the location of CNS pathology and the related neurological symptoms.
The student is able to perform a clinical neurological evaluation in a patient with CNS disorder. He is able to determine treatment goals and to elaborate a treatment plan. He is able to apply the treatment correctly.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 60% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
In case the score of one of the examination parts is lower than 10/20, there is no calculation of the weighed mean and the lower partial score counts as the total score. A partial score of at least 10/20 will be transferred automatically to the second examination period. However, a student can deny this automatic transferral and has to inform by email the titular before the start of the second examination period. No transfer of partial scores to the next academic year will be done.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Lichamelijke Opvoeding (& Bewegingswetenschappen) (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Geneeskunde (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme for Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)