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Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit Information on Diploma
Papers
What does it involve?
The Diploma is a one-year full-time-equivalent postgraduate course,
although most often it is completed by people studying part-time
over two years. The Diploma combines an interdisciplinary learning
model with clinical and research expertise, making this course
unique.
Who is it intended for?
The course is intended for people from a wide range of professional
backgrounds who are:
- Involved in rehabilitation or wishing to address rehabilitation
issues
- Wanting to develop a questioning approach to their practice
- Wanting to work towards a recognised academic qualification
Previous students have included nurses, physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, speech-language therapists, social workers, psychologists,
mental health professionals and support workers, doctors, case
managers, health service managers, exercise specialists and vocational
counsellors.
Previous students have come from a range of backgrounds including
hospitals, community services, rehabilitation clinics, vocational
or work-site rehabilitation practices, general practices, private
hospitals or rest homes, supported housing for mental health consumers,
ACC case management, government departments or insurance companies
and private practice.
The course regulations for the Diploma in Rehabilitation are
set out in the University of Otago Calendar 2007. Students are
required to have a tertiary degree or equivalent qualification
to undertake this course. If you are unsure as to whether you
meet the required conditions for admission please contact one
of the tutors.
What is the course content?
Students undertaking the Diploma are required to complete four
10-point papers. There are two core papers (REHX701
and REHX702) but students are able
to choose the other two papers according to their specific areas
of interest. There is a broad range of optional papers to meet
student demand and to allow, where possible, for links with other
postgraduate courses. You may also substitute papers from other
programmes if they meet the academic level and content required
by the Board of Studies. It is important to have such cross crediting
of papers approved by the Board of Studies. If you think you might
wish to do this then please contact us in good time so we can
discuss your programme of study.
Each paper requires about eight to ten hours work each week per
academic semester. Thus the Diploma is usually gained over a two-year
period. Individual papers may also be undertaken as a "stand
alone" option for enhancing your professional profile - this
is called completing a Certificate of Proficiency.
For further information on a specific paper click on on the
links below:
REHX701 Rehabilitation Principles (Semester
One)
REHX702 Assessment, Goals and Outcomes
(Semester Two)
REHX703 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
(Semester One)
REHX704 Neurological Rehabilitation
(Offered alternate years)
REHX706 Work Rehabilitation (Semester Two)
REHX707 Rehabilitation for the Elderly
(Offered alternate years)
REHX708 Mental Health Rehabilitation
(Semester Two)
REHX709 Family Systems and Rehabilitation
(Semester One)
REHX780 Research Project (no fixed
semester)
Application form
Application form for 2008 (Word)
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