Teaching Methodologies
Oral presention: to present the themes / content, raise issues and guide the approach of the students; Using different study cases to illustrate the topics under study;
Discussion in small groups (4-5 students), or various common tasks.
The evaluation of the course will occur within the Rules of Evaluation of Coimbra Health School, namely: Continuing Evaluation: Students are assessed through two group-works (50%/50%) or evaluated by Exam.
Learning Results
Practical-instrumental (psychomotor performance);
Cognitive: reflective knowledge and mental performance; Affective: growth in emotional I behavioral and attitudinal areas.
Program
1. Examination and evaluation of the components Functionality and Disability and Contextual Factors in neuromuscular conditions;
2. Identification of the patterns / diagnosis;
3. Determining prognosis (definition of expected goals, frequency and duration of sessions, factors that may influence the sessions and the intervention plan);
4. Evidence-based and client-centered approaches (Traditional or conservative; Bobath, Rood, Carr & Shepard, other; Neuropsychological; Neuroplasticity; New technologies, including Assistive Technology, Health promotion and prevention of secondary problems, education and counseling, rehabilitation Community-based; Other).
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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