OCTY71-102: Neuroscience for Health Professionals

Description

The neurological system is integrally connected to every function of the human mind and body. In this subject you will develop foundational knowledge in neuroscience. You will discover the neurological bases of movement, sensation, perception, cognition and function. This knowledge will be applied in the context of neurological testing through the development of assessment skills and exploration through case studies.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: OCTY71-102
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • September 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,560.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,860.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $6,220.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Review the fundamentals of neuroscience and neurobiology.
  2. Examine the fundamentals of neurological development.
  3. Describe the neurological bases of movement, sensation, perception, and cognition.
  4. Deconstruct the neurological bases of integrative functions of sleep and human sex and sexuality.
  5. Apply core standardised neurological assessments used in allied health practice.
  6. Interpret neurological assessments in the context of neuroscience.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 18/09/2023
    Subject start: 18/09/2023
    Cancellation 1: 02/10/2023
    Cancellation 2: 06/10/2023
    Last enrolment: 30/09/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 16/10/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/11/2023
    Teaching census: 15/10/2023
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
Semester start: 18/09/2023
Subject start: 18/09/2023
Cancellation 1: 02/10/2023
Cancellation 2: 06/10/2023
Last enrolment: 30/09/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 16/10/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 02/11/2023
Teaching census: 15/10/2023

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