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Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code J93

This course is designed to extend the skills and knowledge of health and exercise professionals who are currently working with individuals with a range of neurological conditions. Professionals may be occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, rehabilitation physicians, dietitians, exercise physiologists or from other related professions. A unique feature of this course is the inclusion of a translation science unit, which outlines contemporary methods and processes underpinning research in the area of neural rehabilitation. This course will develop the clinician's ability to provide specialist care across a range of neurological conditions and settings, from acute to community-based services, and to develop a quality research project, underpinned by the principles of translation science for implementation in a clinical environment.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex neurological concepts and theories in clinical rehabilitation situations
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to translate innovative practice in neurological rehabilitation.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of neurological knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of neurological rehabilitation professional practice.
4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate and plan a substantial project in neurological rehabilitation.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be a registered health professional i.e. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Nurse, Medical Practitioner or be graduates from a nationally and professionally accredited program (e.g. Speech Pathologist, Dietitian or Exercise Physiologist). All applicants must maintain this registration/professional accreditation for the duration of this course, and have a minimum of one year full time (or equivalent) clinical experience in a relevant area of clinical practice and have worked with clients with neurological conditions undergoing rehabilitation.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

If students choose NRB6240 Applied Neurorehabilitation Practice unit as an elective, they will be required to attend a compulsory intensive workshop held at the Joondalup Campus. This intensive workshop will be held over a 2- week full-time period, Monday to Friday, 9-5pm.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Erin GODECKE

Course Structure

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