Melanie has considerable experience in spinal cord rehabilitation, both as a clinician and a tutor
Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems
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Introduction
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model guides the physiotherapy assessment and goal setting for individuals with spinal cord injury, thus helping these individuals to achieve functional outcomes. When the ICF model is applied in physiotherapy practice, persons with a spinal cord injury will have a better chance to return to their home environment with the appropriate equipment. They will also have the skills to re-integrate into society and perform the roles they want to fulfil. This course provides guiding principles for the physiotherapy spinal cord injury assessment, focusing on areas such as physical functioning, activity, and participation.
Aims
This course aims to guide learners through a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment for individuals with spinal cord injury.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This programme is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.