Alison Kirkman
Senior Lecturer
BSc(Physio), GradDip(Neurodevelopmental Therapy), GradDip(Health Professional Education)
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Biography
Alison is a titled neurological member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and has been a member of the School of Health Sciences staff since 2006. Alison teaches Neuroscience and Neurological Rehabilitation, and has a particular interest in manual task training, motor relearning and motor control. She provides communication skills training for undergraduate students and has a keen interest in the development of learning and teaching skills for health professionals in higher education. Alison graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1980 and has worked as a Physiotherapist in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia. She has Graduate Diplomas in Neurodevelopmental Therapy and Health Professional Education.
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Teaching areas
- PHTY3001 Rehabilitation for the Neurosciences (Course Coordinator)
- PHTY4007 (neuroscience input)
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Research expertise and supervision
Alison provides ongoing supervision of Honours students.
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Professional affiliations
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (Neuro' group) committee member
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) - Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
- Australian Association of Manutention Practitioners (AAMP) - Trainer
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