DPSY5265

Neuropsychological syndromes ( 0 points, SCA Band 1, 0.000 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Jennie Ponsford

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: In this unit students will become familiar with a number of neuropsychological syndromes. Sessions will feature guest lecturers who are experts in their fields.

Objectives: The primary aim of this unit is to provide students with the knowledge required to recognise, describe and assess a number of common neuropsychological syndromes. On completion of the unit students will: 1. be able to provide a verbal description of the neuropsychological deficits associated with common inherited and acquired neurpsychological disorders; 2. be able to recognise and differentiate between common syndromes on the basis of the patient's history, presentation and assessment results; 3. feel confident in planning and executing a formal assessment of a patient presenting with each syndrome; and 4. be aware of psychosocial and treatment issues associated with each disorder.

Assessment: After each class students will receive a take home exam to be handed-in the following week.