Rehabilitation Studies (Postgraduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies

Length

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne (City), Distance Education

Course description

This course provides professionals working in a wide variety of settings (including health, education and welfare, occupational and industrial arenas) with a comprehensive introduction to rehabilitation concepts and practices. It is designed to prepare students from a range of health and human service delivery backgrounds to work with populations characterised by chronic illness or disability. It aims to develop an approach to rehabilitation service delivery focused on client involvement, coordination of services, and the maintenance of individuals in the community. Content reflects recent developments in rehabilitation at Commonwealth and state level, including occupational and community-based rehabilitation systems.

NOTE: There may be changes to this course in 2011, subject to University approval.

Course structure

Students complete eight subjects. Subject choice is flexible; each student develops a program in consultation with the course coordinator. For more information, use the Handbook link below.

Subject details

Melbourne (City)

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 by 31 January. See our webpage for admission process and application form:
www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Rehabilitation

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $14,880 (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/postgraduates

Extra requirements

A supplementary application form is required for this course.

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or Diploma in the health sciences or related area. Applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience are also considered.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Additional information

Students who want to major in rehabilitation counselling and meet educational requirements for membership of Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors must take subjects PHE4REC and PHE4RCP.

Career opportunities

Roles for graduates may include case manager, service coordinator, and rehabilitation counsellor in local government, community health services, aged care and disability employment services.

Professional recognition

The course is recognised by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors. Graduates may be eligible for membership, depending on subjects taken.

Contact information

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