Online Courses Handbook 2003

148904 v.3 Master of Rehabilitation

MRehab (Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed for rehabilitation - health professional graduates, such as occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists and speech pathologists, working in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation in this context is broadly defined to include primary, secondary and tertiary rehabilitation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in one of the related areas, plus two years of relevant postgraduate work experience. Graduate students who undertake the course are expected to have prior knowledge, abilities and skills in the area of rehabilitation. Work experience is assessed on the basis of level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work based referee support, publications or other written reports, short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course may be undertaken on a full-time basis in one calendar year or alternatively over three semesters. It is also available on an equivalent part-time basis with some units available externally.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences - (Rehabilitation) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11249 v.2 Rehabilitation Service Provision 580 4.0 25.0

13056 v.2 Clinical Research 651 6.0 25.0

13147 v.2 Rehabilitation Case Management 680 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11251 v.4 The Sociocultural Environment in Rehabilitation 500 4.0 25.0

13059 v.2 Research Project 652 4.0 25.0

13148 v.2 Policy Context of Rehabilitation 600 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

13060 v.3 Professional Project 650 18.0 50.0

13065 v.2 Professional Practice 650 3.0 50.0

100.0

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