Clinical neuropsychologyLaajuus (1 ECTS)

Objective

Students know the most common causes, symptoms and psychological consequences of structural brain damage and brain dysfunction. They understand the prerequisites and limits of rehabilitation of the brain and brain-related problems. Students are able to assess the adequacy of their own competence in treating clients and refer clients for neuropsychological services as required. They are able to apply neuropsychological knowledge in occupational therapy.

Content

Localisation of brain functions and disturbance of functional systems, the most common damage and disorder mechanisms underlying brain-related problems, brain-related problems, such as developmental abnormalities, brain damage, neuropsychological symptom patterns caused by progressive brain diseases and associated psychological symptoms, brain plasticity and foundations of rehabilitation of brain-related problems, Multidisciplinary work: referral for neuropsychological examination and treatment, applying neuropsychological knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.