Neurobiology, Neuroplasticity & Neurorehabilitation - from Theory to Practice
Course content
The course is centered on developing a profound understanding of the workings of the human nervous system as a fundamental foundation for the practice of neurorehabilitation. Leveraging insights from both animal and human research, students will delve into the mechanisms that underlie changes in motor functions, sensory processing, executive functions, learning, memory, sleep, and language.
This exploration of the nervous system's functionality will encompass examinations at both the cellular and integrative levels, with a specific focus on their relevance to and impact on the field of neurorehabilitation. The course will also spotlight contemporary research methods and techniques, illuminating their potential to enhance the assessment of neurorehabilitation.
Comprehensive coverage is provided on the neurobiological underpinnings of sensory processing, motor functions, learning, memory, sleep, language, and higher cognitive functions. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on the pivotal transition from scientifically grounded knowledge to its practical application in the realm of rehabilitation.
Master i Neurorehabilitering
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
Knowledge
- Describe the relation between neurorehabilitation and the functioning of the nervous system at the cellular and integrative levels.
- Describe neurobiological terms and methods/techniques in relation to neurorehabilitation.
- Describe the plasticity of the nervous system at cellular and integrative (systems) level
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Describe core components of compensatory and restorative strategies in relation to neurorehabilitation
- Describe and critically engage with knowledge within the field of neurorehabilitation.
- Reflect critically on interventions and their realtion to practice.
Skills
- Utilize the knowledge of neurobiology and neuroplasticity in relation to neurorehabilitation.
- Analyze and discuss rehabilitation intervention
- Applly research-based knowlede in cross-professional collabarations
- Master reading and interpretation of academic literature in relation to the nervous system and neuroplasticity.
Competencies
- Integrate fundamental neurobiological knowledge relevant to neurorehabilitation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration concerning neurorehabilitation interventions.
- Reflect on how research-based knowledge of neuroplasticity can be applied and evaluated in neurorehabilitation.
- Design and initiate neurorehabilitation interventions based on a scientific understanding of the human brain's function and its ability to adapt to new demands.
The course consists of lectures, study periods, and case-based group work
Book: Neuroplasticity-based Neurorehabilitation (Springer) and scientific publications in the field of neurobiology and neuroplasticity in relation to neurorehabilitation.
It is a requirement for admission that the applicant, in
addition to at least two years of relevant professional experience,
holds a relevant education in the healthcare field at least at the
bachelor's level (university or professional bachelor) or other
relevant education. The following educations, supplemented with
relevant professional experience, provide direct admission:
Professional bachelor's programs in physiotherapy, occupational
therapy, nursing.
Bachelor's or master's programs in clinical biomechanics
from the University of Southern Denmark.
Bachelor's or master's programs in medicine or psychology.
Graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree in sports
science can be admitted based on documentation of at least 22.5
ECTS credits of passed coursework in the field of neuroscience.
You must have a standard of English equivalent to level B in Danish
secondary education.
For detalied information on how to document your English Language
Profciency, please visit the course webpage.
- ECTS
- 2,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Written assignment
- Type of assessment details
- 2 page written report. The written report should present a
practical neurorehabilitation case and describe the relevant
neurobiological and neuroplasticity theoretical background for the
case. Based on the acquired knowledge, argue and discuss relevant
initiatives that may optimize rehabilitation.
The oral examination (Exam 2) will be based on the written assignment (Exam 1) and will involve discussion and elaboration on the submitted material. - Examination prerequisites
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- Aid
- All aids allowed
Remember to fill out an AI-declaration when you hand in your assignment. More information can be found on KUnet here.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
-
Please visit: https://neurorehab.ku.dk/kurser/eksamensplan/
- Re-exam
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Please visit: https://neurorehab.ku.dk/kurser/eksamensplan/
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve grade passed, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
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Describe relevant neurobiological and neuroplasticity theoretical background for a practical neurorehabilitation case.
Skills
- Utilize, prioritize, and present knowledge of neurobiology and neuroplasticity in relation to neurorehabilitation.
Competencies
- Prioritize, design, and initiate neurorehabilitation interventions based on scientific understanding of the human brain’s function and its ability to adapt on new demands.
- ECTS
- 12,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Oral examination, 30 minutes
- Type of assessment details
- Oral online examination based on a 2 page written report with external evaluation. The written report should present a practical neurorehabilitation case and describe the relevant neurobiological and neuroplasticity theoretical background for the case. Based on the acquired knowledge, argue and discuss relevant initiatives that may optimize rehabilitation.
- Examination prerequisites
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It is a prerequisite for the oral examination that the student has submitted a 2 page written report prior to the oral examination.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
-
Please visit: https://sund.ku.dk/uddannelse/for-studerende/eksamensplaner/neurorehabilitering/
- Re-exam
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Please visit: https://sund.ku.dk/uddannelse/for-studerende/eksamensplaner/neurorehabilitering/
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve grade 12, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
- Describe the relation between neurorehabilitation and the functioning of the nervous system at the cellular and integrative levels.
- Describe neurobiological terms and methods/techniques in relation to neurorehabilitation.
- Describe the plasticity of the nervous system at cellular and integrative (systems) level
-
Describe core components of compensatory and restorative strategies in relation to neurorehabilitation
- Describe and critically engage with knowledge within the field of neurorehabilitation.
- Reflect critically on interventions and their realtion to practice.
Skills
- Utilize the knowledge of neurobiology and neuroplasticity in relation to neurorehabilitation.
- Analyze and discuss rehabilitation intervention
- Applly research-based knowlede in cross-professional collabarations
- Master reading and interpretation of academic literature in relation to the nervous system and neuroplasticity.
Competencies
- Integrate fundamental neurobiological knowledge relevant to neurorehabilitation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration concerning neurorehabilitation interventions.
- Reflect on how research-based knowledge of neuroplasticity can be applied and evaluated in neurorehabilitation.
- Design and initiate neurorehabilitation interventions based on a scientific understanding of the human brain's function and its ability to adapt to new demands.
Part time Master and Diploma courses
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 24
- Class Instruction
- 20
- Preparation
- 317,5
- Exercises
- 0
- E-Learning
- 50
- Exam
- 1
- English
- 412,5
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- SNRM25001U
- ECTS
- See exam description
- Programme level
- Part Time Master
- Duration
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1 semester
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedulegroup
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Please visit the course webpage for schedule details
- Capacity
- 60 seats (30 seats are reserved for full programme students)
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Contracting department
- Department of Neuroscience
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Lisbeth Højkjær Larsen (4-74717074487b7d766c36737d366c73)
- Helle Marie Hüche Larsen (9-6c716c7065767769724477797268326f7932686f)
Teacher
Frederik de la Cour
Anne Norup
Christina Kruuse
Carmelo Bellardita
Jens Bo Nielsen
Jakob Lorentzen
Rasmus Feld Frisk
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