University master's degrees
University Master's Degree in Neurorehabilitation

These comprise a set of highly specialised modules that are interesting and useful for professionals working or interested in the world of neurological disability

Official Master's Degree in Neurorehabilitation

Ideal student profile

This Master's degree is addressed to health and life science professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their skills in the treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by neurologically-based physical disabilities, from both a social and health perspective, as well as with an interest in commencing research into rehabilitation.
Those interested in enrolling in the Master's degree must be motivated to work in groups, have an ability for logical reasoning, an interest in technological and scientific advances, take pride in the quality of their work, and be able to work in an organised and methodical manner.
A good level of English is recommended.

Knowledge

  • Define the set of theoretical knowledge that provides a solid training base for the application of treatment techniques for patients with neurological involvement in the process of rehabilitation. 
  • Define the structure and function of the nervous system in a broad and detailed manner, as well as the main therapeutic strategies used in the treatment of pathologies of the Central Nervous System
  • To select, in the context of applied research, the functional assessment measures and adapted and inclusive sports activities necessary during the evolution of patients. 
  • Identify appropriate resources for problem solving in new or unfamiliar settings within multidisciplinary contexts due to the complexity of each patient with neurological pathology (adult or child). 
  • Identify useful and appropriate clinical information for the care of patients undergoing neurological rehabilitation. 
  • To relate through translational research in Neurorehabilitation, care processes and applied research. 

Skills

  • To use, at an advanced level, neurorehabilitation technologies and the most appropriate care, maintenance and attention techniques to improve the quality of life of people affected by a neurological disability, including physical activity and sport.
  • Critically analyze the physical, psychological, and social causes and consequences of neurological disability. 
  • Use functional examinations of the nervous system and advanced techniques in neurorehabilitation, for an optimal diagnosis and definition of the best therapeutic strategies. 
  • Apply the theoretical knowledge of neurorehabilitation in the specialized treatments required by people with spinal cord injury or acquired brain damage, as well as the prevention of the complications of their pathology.
  • Use the methodological bases necessary for the planning, design and development of research and innovation projects aimed at the clinical practice of neurorehabilitation.
  • Critically analyze patients medical histories, considering the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. 

Competences

  • Reasoning with a critical sense and responsibility, the decision-making of different professional actions in patients with disabilities of neurological origin. 
  • Design work protocols through the search for information in the scientific literature. 
  • Work in accordance with the deontology and professional responsibility that the health disciplines require.
  • Integrate into multidisciplinary teams in diverse cultural and scientific environments, creating and maintaining a climate of open collaboration and teamwork.
  • Solve the challenges that arise regarding the specific therapeutic techniques and the socializing and sports activities typical of neurorehabilitation