PSY6203 Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY6203 Neuropsychological Rehabilitation is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Notting Hill. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Notting Hill
- Assessment
- Has an exam
- and 1 other task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit is designed to cultivate an understanding of principles of neuropsychological rehabilitation, and to begin to develop relevant core competencies. The purpose of this unit is to build upon developed neuropsychological assessment skills and explore further what neuropsychology can offer, in an intervention and rehabilitation framework. You will also have the opportunity to refine your approach in critically appraising rehabilitation studies and considering the application of science to practice.
Within this unit, the principles of recovery and what neuropsychological rehabilitation involves will be discussed before addressing assessment and goal setting for rehabilitative purposes. How to operate within a multidisciplinary setting as a neuropsychologist, and how to work with the client’s ‘team’ will be covered. Intervention and rehabilitative approaches to support cognition and communication, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing in inpatient and community settings, across the lifespan, will be a central focus.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Notting Hill | On campus |
Assessment
- Case Study Report and ReflectionArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Mid-semester Rehabilitation SkillsExaminationCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Implement biopsychosocial case formulation to guide the development of client goals and neuropsychological rehabilitation plans.
- 2
Critically evaluate and integrate evidence-based intervention techniques to address cognitive, emotional, and behavioural consequences of brain impairment for improving everyday functioning across the lifespan.
- 3
Develop and apply evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation approaches, psychological therapies and positive behaviour support interventions, tailored for individuals with neuropsychological impairments.
- 4
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions by employing reliable and valid outcome measures that are relevant and meaningful to a patient’s everyday life and goals.
- 5
Educate and advocate for the role and value of neuropsychology in neurorehabilitation, while integrating the perspectives and interventions from related disciplines into holistic neurorehabilitation plans.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars26 hours
- Workshops4 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2-hour class per week (contact hours) plus 1-2 hours of associated outside of class work per week. Week 12 class will be extended to allow for in-class presentations.
One 4 hour workshop (week 0).
For full details of teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY6203?
PSY6203 has no prerequisites.
When is PSY6203 offered?
In 2026, PSY6203 runs in Semester 2 at Notting Hill.
Does PSY6203 have an exam?
Yes, it has an exam, alongside 1 other task.