Clinical Practice II

This is an externally moderated examination of students on their clinical skills in neurological physiotherapy with respect to their skills in managing neurosurgical conditions and paediatric physiotherapy conditions. This shall cover clinical skills acquired through PST 511, PST 512, PST 525 and PST 526 In this clinical examination, a candidate is expected to: 1. demonstrate skills in history, carrying out physical examination and other relevant assessment procedures on paediatric patients and other patients with head and spinal cord injuries and other conditions requiring neurosurgery; 2. demonstrate skills in clinical reasoning and in making clinical judgments in managing common paediatric conditions managed by physiotherapy; 3. display skills in clinical reasoning and clinical decision making process in managing head and spinal cord injuries and other conditions requiring neurosurgery; 4. demonstrate skills in communicating management plan and other information with patients;and 5. demonstrate skills in managing and evaluating and reassessment of patients with head and spinal cord injuries and other conditions requiring neurosurgery. 600 Level