DPSY6162

Case analysis and professional practice in neuropsychology 2 ( points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor Jennie Ponsford

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The primary aim of this unit is to provide students with an opportunity to practice giveing oral presentations of case material. A secondary aim is to provide a forum in which students may discuss other professional issues of interest to them. On completion of this unit students will: 1. be proficient in summarising and presenting case material in an oral format suitable for a number of different audiences, ranging from a hospital or rehabilitation setting through to a medico-legal forum, to other colleagues and to lay persons, 2. participate confidently and productively in case discussions; 3. be informed about current issues in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Assessment: Students will be required to participate in class discussions on a regular basis. Each student will also be required to prepare and present one 45 minute oral presentation describing an issue of current interest in Clinical Neuropsychology or a case seen during their practical work.