FRIDAY 4^th April 2025 – 9:00 – 16:30

Presented by Jocelyn White.

The course focuses on basic neurological assessment skills. It aims to provide attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken as part of the role of Occupational Therapists working with individuals with a neurological condition. The course also aims to provide a practical understanding of what the assessment results represent and implications for clinical goal setting and intervention planning.

The course will cover:

• The basics of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice

• What components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment

• How to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques

• The analysis of assessment findings, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice

• How to link assessment findings to intervention

On completion of the course, attendees will be armed with the practical knowledge of how to complete a Basic Neurological Assessment and how to connect it to Occupational Therapy practice.

About the Presenter.

Since graduating from Curtin University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Jocelyn developed her skills in neurological assessment and intervention working at Royal Perth Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Rehabilitation in the Home in the areas of acute neurosurgery and neurology, stroke rehabilitation and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. She completed a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation in Neurological Occupational Therapy from Flinders University in 2017. She has been recognized for her level of expertise in this area, publishing a research paper and presenting at multiple state and national conferences. Jocelyn has also co-authored research in modified constraint induced movement therapy and is a reviewer for the Stroke Foundation living guidelines project.