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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Certificate Course in Neurological Rehabilitation

25 June - 13 July 2001

Hunters Moor Regional Rehabilitation Centre,
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Course Aims and Objectives

The course will be based primarily in Newcastle upon Tyne. It will comprise a series of lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops and visits to specialist centres. There will also be a written component which will be assessed.

The aim of the course will be to enable participants to gain understanding and knowledge of the function and process of neurological rehabilitation through comprehensive coverage of issues relevant to disability and rehabilitation. in particular, the certificate course offers teaching in the management of specific disabilities and impairments and consideration of models of rehabilitation service delivery.

Participants are encouraged to develop a mutually supportive group involved in working cooperatively and learning from each other.

Course Content

Principles of Rehabilitation

• Basic concepts
  Impairment, disability and handicap
  Epidemiology, patterns of disability
  Primary, secondary, tertiary prevention
  Ethics of disability

• Organisation and delivery of rehabilitation services
  Regional, local, hospital based, community based

• Services in developing countries
  Models of community based rehabilitation

• Team Concepts
  Multi-disciplinary teams/inter-disciplinary teams
  Goal setting
  Role of rehabilitation professionals
           Rehabilitation Consultant, Rehabilitation Nurse, Physiotherapist,
           Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist,
           Psychologist, Counsellor, Neuropsychiatrist.

• Common Disabling neurological disorders
  Head injury
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Stroke
  Parkinson's Disease

• Management of physical disabilities
  Spasticity
  Continence
  Biomechanics & bioengineering
  Wheelchairs & special seating
  Assistive technology & Driving
  Communications problems
  Sexual function
  Orthotics
  Dysphagia

• Management of psychological disabilities
  Cognitive and intellectual problems
  Behavioural problems
  Emotional problems

• Research and teaching methods

Registration and Fees

The Certificate Course will cost £2,900. A registration fee of £500 must be received by 31 March 2001. This fee is non-refundable and the remainder of £2,400 is due 6 weeks prior to the start of the course. All funds must be paid n pounds sterling.

This cost includes the attendance of the 3 week certificate course, visits to specialist centres, all course materials, accommodation and all meals.

Accommodation will be provided in single (not ensuite) rooms in the University Halls of Residence. Alternative accommodation can be arranged on request.

A maximum of 20 places are available so please be sure to book promptly to avoid disappointment.

Organising Committee

Professor M P Barnes - professor of Neurological Rehabilitation
Ms T Mole - Director, Action for Disability
Professor Rowena Plant - Professor of Rehabilitation/Therapy
Ms Helen Atkin - Clinical Specialist in Occupational Therapy
Professor Garth Johnson - Professor of Rehabilitation Engineering

Course Enquiries
Ms Tracy Mole, Action For Disability
Hunters Moor Regional Rehabilitation Centre
Hunters Road
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4NR, UK
Tel/Fax: +44(0)191 2195695

Email: traceymole@actionfordisability.co.uk