Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation
Edith Cowan University
About
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.
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NRB6100 | Understanding Neurological Rehabilitation | 20 |
| NRB6105 | Neural Plasticity and Rehabilitation | 20 |
| NRB5112 | Translational Science | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| Plus select two units from: | ||
| HST6106 | Health Science Research Project 1 | 20 |
| NRB6240 ^ | Applied Neurorehabilitation Practice | 20 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Elective Unit | 20 |
^ Core Option
Entry 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.
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of neurological knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of neurological rehabilitation professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex neurological concepts and theories in clinical rehabilitation situations
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to translate innovative practice in neurological rehabilitation.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate and plan a substantial project in neurological rehabilitation.
Institution
