Advancing Practice in Neurological Therapy
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026
- End date: December 2026
- Module leader: Chris Simcox
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
This module develops advanced clinical skills grounded in current evidence for neurological rehabilitation. Delivered face‑to‑face with some online support, it deepens understanding of motor control, the impact of neurological conditions, and strategies to promote recovery.
Through face-to-face teaching, online materials, discussions, workshops, and seminars, you will apply and evaluate treatment approaches. Learning directly enhances clinical practice, strengthening handling, observational, and analytical skills, and supporting treatment of complex conditions while exploring contemporary, evidence‑based rehabilitation methods.
Who is this course/module for?
Qualified Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist working within or who have an interest in neurological rehabilitation.
What you’ll learn
Teaching Includes:
Motor control and learning
Neuroplasticity
Complex Task and Movement Analysis
Exploring the use of exercise and handling therapy options for the rehabilitation of neurological patients
Specific sessions include: Postural Control, Sit to Stand, Walking and Upper limb rehabilitation
Opportunity for developing clinical skills within service user patient workshops led by experienced neurological therapists
Skills you’ll gain
Each student will gain enhanced clinical reasoning and handling skills, which will enable them to develop their practice in line with current national and local policies. The students will be able to pass on their gained knowledge to others, improving overall effectiveness and patient outcomes.
How you’ll learn
Face-to-Face teaching: Seminar and Practical-based sessions
Asynchronous online learning opportunities
Service User Workshops led by experienced neurological rehabilitation therapists
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Relevant professional qualification
Relevant work experience
Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
Where English is not your first language, you must supply IELTS scores
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Blended learning (in-person and online learning activities). A mix of on-campus and online learning, with both in-person sessions and digital activities included in your course. We will require all non-British and non-Irish students to attend campus for an in-person verification check to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements at the start of their first module.
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Provisional timetable
This module will run provisionally from week commencing Monday 14 September 2026 to week commencing Monday 23 November 2026.
Teaching will take place at our Collegiate Campus.
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Presentation
- Viva: typically, a combination of a presentation/demonstration to one or more academics, with discussion, questioning and oral feedback
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Chris Simcox - c.simcox@shu.ac.uk