Practicalities

This course is divided into 6 sections and it is suggested (but not required) that each section be completed over the duration of approximately a week. Please note that no deadlines are applied and this course can be started and completed according to your own schedule. We expect the required elements of each section to take around 20-24 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
It’s not going to be easy, we’ll expect you to work hard for your completion certificate and Plus points! You won’t be sitting back and watching webinars, we’ll expect you to reading tasks, complete quizzes, perform literature searches and other learning activities. You’ll need to reflect on your own experiences and contribute them within the discussion forum, this is where we can learn from each other’s experiences and knowledge from all around the world! At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 20.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate you will need to:

1. Be a part of the Plus Community Culture
2. Log as completed all the required reading and video viewing activities
3. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more
4. Complete a course evaluation form

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe three ways in which damage to the brain influences movement and posture in individuals related to the different classifications and subclassifications of Cerebral Palsy
• describe their local national prevalence and the global prevalence of Cerebral Palsy
• describe how the role of a physical therapist fits within the multiple roles included in an ideal interdisciplinary team working with a child with Cerebral Palsy
• interpret three movement tests to differentiate between normal child development and the development of a child with Cerebral Palsy
• describe three appropriate assessment measures used to evaluate a child with cerebral palsy
• explain to a parent or carer four principles of good positioning for a child with Cerebral Palsy
• explain to a parent or carer two principles of good handling of a child with Cerebral Palsy
• explain to a parent or carer 3 appropriate approaches for communication with a child with Cerebral Palsy
• explain to a parent or carer 6 principles for good practice in the feeding of a child with Cerebral Palsy
• design appropriate positioning and stimulation strategies for use during everyday activities and play, for a particular child with cerebral palsy based on an evaluation of that child’s condition
• identify six different therapeutic approaches to managing a child with Cerebral Palsy supported by evidence
• develop three activities that promote communication, movements, social and emotional skills, and learning in a child with cerebral palsy based on an evaluation of that child’s particular condition
• list four commonly used types of orthotics used in children with cerebral palsy
• explain four principles underlying orthotic use in children with cerebral palsy
• develop a treatment plan involving three evidence based specific therapeutic interventions based on an evaluation of a child with Cerebral Palsy
• describe six challenges faced by an individual with Cerebral Palsy through their lifespan