Rehabilitation Studies (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies
Length
one year full-time, two years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course provides professionals working in a wide variety of settings, including the health, education and welfare, occupational and industrial arenas, with a comprehensive introduction to rehabilitation concepts and practices. It is desgined to prepare students from a range of health and human service delivery backgrounds to work with populations characterised by chronic illness or disability. The course aims to develop within participants an approach to rehabilitation service delivery focused on client involvement, coordination of services and the maintenance of individuals in the community. The content reflects recent developments in rehabilitation both at the Commonwealth and State level, including occupational and community-based rehabilitation systems
Course structure
Students are required to complete eight subjects.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
URL/See our webpage for admission process and application form
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2009): $14,040 (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/pg/Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or Diploma in the health sciences or a related area. Applicants who have other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Students who wish to major in rehabilitation counselling and meet educational requirements for membership of Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors must take both subjects PHE4REC and PHE4RCP.
Career opportunities
Case manager, service coordinator, rehabilitation counsellor, local government, community health services, aged care and disability employment services
Professional recognition
Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Rehabilitation/index.htm
Contact information
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Enquiry Line: 1300 135 045
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover