Orientation And Mobility (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility
Length
1 year full-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course of study enables suitably qualified graduates to become instructors in orientation and mobility. The orientation and mobility instructor's principle role is to teach people with severe vision impairment to travel safely and independently by foot and public transport. Instructors are employed by organisations that provide orientation and mobility services to people with vision impairment or other disabilities. As well as learning about the theoretical basis of orientation and mobility, instructional methods and program development, students become highly skilled in the techniques of vision impaired mobility.
Course structure
Students take the following subjects: Theory of Orientation and Mobility A, Orientation and Mobility Methods A, Orientation and Mobility Methods B, Theory of Orientation and Mobility B, Ophthalmic Disorders, O&M Field Placement. Please note that observation placement in the field is undertaken before commencement of Semester 1.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.
Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Apply direct to the University (contact details below) before 15 October 2010. Late applications may be considered.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2011): $15,020 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
Selection is based on academic merit and demonstrated interest in the provision of services to people with vision impairment or special needs.
Prerequisites
Degree in health sciences, education or behavioural sciences.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors work in the health and disability sector with people of all ages. Working environments may include the client's home, school, university, day centre or workplace. It may also including working with a client on public transport and within the wider community. Orientation and mobility is also one of the pathways for those interested in becoming a Guide Dog instructor.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia.
Contact information
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