Graduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation

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.

Graduates will be able to select appropriate strategies for the facilitation of knowledge translation in a clinical environment.

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-professionally accredited program (e.g., Speech Pathologist, Dietitian, 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.

1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex neurological concepts and theories in clinical rehabilitation situations.
2. Reflect critically on a complex body of neurological knowledge, contemporary research and best-practice to demonstrate mastery of neurological rehabilitation professional practice.
3. Demonstrate the use of effective communication skills to impart research findings and best practice evidence to clinical rehabilitation situations.