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Rehabilitation counselling

Why study Rehabilitation counselling?

Our coursework programs offer a comprehensive introduction to rehabilitation concepts and practices to professionals working in health, education, welfare, and the occupational and industrial arena. We prepare you for work with populations characterised by chronic illness or disability. Focus on client involvement, coordination of services and maintaining individuals in the community. We cover recent developments in rehabilitation at Commonwealth and State level including occupational and community-based rehabilitation systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared to deliver and coordinate client-focused rehabilitation services and case manage individuals in rehabilitation settings including community health services, local government, drug and alcohol services, aged care and disability employment services. Depending on subject choice, you may be eligible for membership of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors.

Courses

Local students

Rehabilitation counselling courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Graduate Certificate in Service Coordination and Rehabilitation	Distance education Melbourne Melbourne (City)	0.5 years full-time or 1 year part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Certificate in Service Coordination and Rehabilitation continued… Course description This course aims to give professionals working in a wide variety of settings (including health, education and welfare, occupational and industrial arenas) a comprehensive introduction to rehabilitation concepts and practices. It is designed to prepare students from a range of health and human service delivery backgrounds to work with populations characterised by chronic illness or disability. It aims to develop an approach to rehabilitation service delivery focused on client involvement, coordination of services, and the maintenance of individuals in the community. Content reflects recent developments in rehabilitation at Commonwealth and state level, including occupational and community-based rehabilitation systems. High-achieving students may apply to progress to the Master of Health Sciences (Rehabilitation Counselling) major. Prerequisite Bachelor's degree or diploma in the health sciences or related area. Applicants are also normally required to have two years' relevant professional experience. Applicants with relevant industry experience are also considered. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $17,340 (60 credit points). How to apply Applications close on 4 January 2013 for Semester 1 commencement and early June 2013 for Semester 2 commencement. Apply direct to the University. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Please complete the Supplementary Form and submit it to the relevant campus. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Service Coordination and Rehabilitation (Grad. Certificate)Melbourne Service Coordination and Rehabilitation (Grad. Certificate)Distance education
2013	Master of Health Sciences	Melbourne	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Health Sciences continued… Course description This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct applied research in health or community services settings (thesis stream) and to develop, implement and evaluate health-related programs and services. It offers opportunities to learn more about a variety of specialities in the health field, to strengthen analytical skills and to consider furthering knowledge through research. The course aims to meet the needs of health professionals who have assumed or are likely to assume high-level responsibility for coordination and management of these programs and services. Students are able to choose from the following majors: Health Administration, Health Evaluation and Research, Health Information Management, Health Policy. Prerequisite Admission requirements vary depending on your choice of major. Normally, applicants are required to hold a three-year undergraduate degree in health sciences or a related field and have at least two years work experience in the health or related sector. Applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience and skills, should discuss their eligibility with the course coordinator. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $17,340 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University by 4 January 2013 for Semester 1 commencement and 9 July 2013 for Semester 2 commencement. Late applications accepted until the end of January 2013. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. For this course, applicants must also submit a supplementary application form (PDF 114KB) . Professional recognition Graduates qualify for registration with the appropriate professional association, such as the Australian Association of Gerontology, the Australian College of Health Service Executives, the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Health Sciences (Master)Melbourne Health Sciences (Master)Bendigo Health Sciences (Master)Melbourne (City)
2013	Master of Public Health		2 years full-time or 3-5 years part-time	Semester 1 (March)
Master of Public Health continued… Course description The Master of Public Health is an internationally recognised professional qualification in public health enabling graduates to work all over the world in a variety of health settings. La Trobe University offers its own comprehensive, stand-alone degree, with both research and practice pathways. A distinctive feature is that graduates are trained according to the Foundation Competencies for Public Health Graduates in Australia. This program is designed for professionals, currently working in health settings who are seeking to expand their career pathways into senior roles in government and non-government organisations, community health services, hospitals and other organisations in the private sector, research bodies and public health and health promotion agencies. International students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma. An early exit option is available at the Postgraduate Diploma level. Prerequisite Prospective students are required to hold a degree or equivalent in a health sciences discipline plus a minimum of two years relevant career experience. Students without a degree but with significant experience are welcome to apply. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Places subject to competitive selection; full fee places are also available Fee amount Indicative (2012): $17,340 per 120 credit points. Commonwealth Supported Places also available. How to apply Apply direct to the University. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. A supplementary application form (PDF 138KB) is also required for this course. Applications close on 31 October 2012 for CSP consideration. Late applications will be considered for full-fee places only. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Public Health (Master)Melbourne (City)

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Rehabilitation counselling international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Master of Health Sciences (075420D)	Melbourne (City) Melbourne Bendigo	2 years	Semester 1 (March)	$27 080
Master of Health Sciences continued… Year 2013 Course description This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct applied research in health or community services settings (thesis stream) and to develop, implement and evaluate health-related programs and services. It offers opportunities to learn more about a variety of specialities in the health field, to strengthen analytical skills and to consider furthering knowledge through research. The course aims to meet the needs of health professionals who have assumed or are likely to assume high-level responsibility for coordination and management of these programs and services. Students are able to choose from the following majors: Health Administration, Health Evaluation and Research, Health Information Management, Health Policy. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements Applicants are normally required to hold a three-year undergraduate degree in health sciences or a related field, and have at least two years of work experience in health or a related sector. Applicants without formal qualifications but who have relevant experience and skills should discuss their eligibility with the Course Coordinator. Applicants for the Health Information Management major must have a degree or approved international equivalent in health information management. Special requirements Applicants this course must also complete a Supplementary Application Form available from: the La Trobe International website Professional recognition Completion of this course qualifies students for registration with the appropriate professional association depending on their specialisation. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Health Sciences (Master)Melbourne Health Sciences (Master)Bendigo Health Sciences (Master)Melbourne (City)
2013	Master of Public Health (019986G)	Melbourne (City)	2 years	Semester 1 (March)	$25 810
Master of Public Health continued… Year 2013 Course description The Master of Public Health is an internationally recognised professional qualification in public health enabling graduates to work all over the world in a variety of health settings. La Trobe University offers its own comprehensive, stand-alone degree, with both research and practice pathways. A distinctive feature is that graduates are trained according to the Foundation Competencies for Public Health Graduates in Australia. This program is designed for professionals, currently working in health settings who are seeking to expand their career pathways into senior roles in government and non-government organisations, community health services, hospitals and other organisations in the private sector, research bodies and public health and health promotion agencies. International students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma. An early exit option is available at the Postgraduate Diploma level. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in a health discipline. Students are expected to have at least two years of work experience in a health related field. A medical internship may count towards this work experience requirement. Applicants without a degree but who have significant experience are welcome to apply. Special requirements Applicants for this course must also complete Supplementary Application Form from the website Additional information Please note this course is held at the Franklin Street (Melbourne city) campus. Applications for this course close on 30 November 2012 for Semester 1 (March) commencement. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Public Health (Master)Melbourne (City)

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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