Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)

The Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy) is a 54-unit program offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation has topics in common with the Masters program and students who hold the Graduate Certificate receive credit for related topics.

To qualify for the Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy), a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to one of the pathways of study.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

• the coursework component must be completed before the research component commences
• no topic may be taken more than twice
• the program must be completed full-time within three consecutive semesters or part-time within ten consecutive semesters; a lesser period may be set for students granted credit for previous studies.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in 18 units or more may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Core - Year 1 & 2 topics

REHB8019 The Study of Rehabilitation Practice (4.5 units) REHB8027 Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Disorders (4.5 units) REHB8033 Stroke Rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB9034 Clinical Research Methods (4.5 units) REHB8040 Clinical Neuroscience and Motor Control (4.5 units) REHB9043 Neurological Occupational Therapy Advanced Practice (9 units)

Plus either

REHB9010A Dissertation in Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/18 units) REHB9010B Dissertation in Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/18 units) REHB9010C Dissertation in Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/18 units) REHB9010D Dissertation in Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/18 units)

or

REHB9000A Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/13.5 units) REHB9000B Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/13.5 units) REHB9000C Clinical Research Design and Implementation (4.5/13.5 units)

Option - Year 1 & 2 topics

Select 4.5 units or 9 units (to make a total of 54 units) from the following topics: REHB8014 Using Virtual Reality and Robotics in Neuro-rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB8015 Applied Exercise Therapy in Rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB8020 Tools for Effective Rehabilitation Practice (4.5 units) REHB8023 Psychosocial Aspects of Clinical Rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB8025 Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury (4.5 units) REHB8028A Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders A (4.5 units) REHB8028B Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders B (4.5 units) REHB8029 Pulmonary Rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB8031 Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury (4.5 units) REHB8035 Cancer Rehabilitation (4.5 units) REHB8036 Improving the Wellbeing of People with Dementia and their Caregivers (4.5 units) REHB8037 Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation (9 units) REHB8042 Neurological Gait and Balance Analysis and Wearable Sensor Technology in Rehabilitation (4.5 units)

Applicants who do not hold the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation must normally hold an approved Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have not less than two years' professional experience in a relevant clinical area. In addition, applicants must be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority as an Occupational Therapist, and maintain this registration for the duration of the course.

Students can expect to graduate with:

• the ability to describe and apply the principles, processes and practice of clinical rehabilitation;
• the ability to describe and apply teamwork principles and concepts in clinical rehabilitation;
• advanced skills to plan, implement and evaluate rehabilitation plans in a client-centred framework for people that present in the neurological rehabilitation setting;
• the ability to appraise a rehabilitation program or service
• advanced skills in the assessment and management of a variety of neurological conditions in the area of neurological occupational therapy;
• the ability to identify, critically analyse and apply evidence for neurological rehabilitation approaches and techniques; and
• the ability to plan and conduct a research or evidence-based project in the area of neurological occupational therapy.