This 2 -day interdisciplinary course is intended for participants who have completed the NDT Adult Certificate Course prior to 2020, and who wish to update their knowledge and skills. It focuses on the Contemporary Practice of NDT and how recent developments are applied in rehabilitation to specifically address client impairments to promote recovery of function.
Course objectives:
- Describe the foundational concepts of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)
- Articulate the evolution of the Contemporary Practice of NDT, comparing and contrasting current practices with outdated ones
- Defend what makes the Contemporary Practice of NDT unique from other therapy approaches
- Analyze normal and abnormal movement during functional activities
- Identify priority movement impairments restricting client performance and efficiency
- Compare and contrast neuromuscular stiffness, tone, and spasticity and their relative contributions to movement or movement restrictions
- Examine the latest research in the areas of stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, including current stroke guidelines, the management of tone, and adjuncts in therapy
- Enhance and refine handling skills for facilitation and inhibition to promote normal movement
- Explore the importance of early management
Who Should Attend:
- The applicant must be a registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist (For both conditional and fully registered therapist from AHPC of Singapore).
- Have attended and passed the NDTA Certificate Course,
- Are presently working with neurologically impaired adult patients and are returning to a similar caseload after the course and,
- Are able to participate fully in physically demanding lab practicums and patient treatment sessions.
Competency Mapping (CCSSF):
- Assist in Mobility Training for Clients
- Perform and Monitor Individualised Therapy Intervention
Course Fee: $1200.00 (before GST)
For enquiries, please contact us at:
slcwcadmin@stluke.org.sg (6895 2786)
sla_admin@stluke.org.sg (6895 2782)
