Master of Rehabilitation

Program Overview

This online Master's program in Rehabilitation enhances expertise in rehabilitation and health promotion, focusing on designing and evaluating rehabilitation plans for diverse populations. It offers two streams (coursework or coursework and research) and major options in General Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology. Graduates are prepared for careers in various healthcare settings, including acute wards, public health, and private practice.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Designed to enhance career expertise in rehabilitation and health promotion.
• Focus on designing, managing, and evaluating rehabilitation plans for individuals and communities in culturally diverse populations.
• Develops skills in problem-solving and finding solutions for complex issues in rehabilitation.
• Prepares graduates to make a difference in regional, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
• Program Structure:
• Two streams: coursework or coursework and research.
• Major options: General Major in Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology.
• Course Schedule:
• Online delivery for flexibility and accessibility.
• Commencing months: February and July.
• Modules:
• *Coursework Stream:**
• Module 1: Lifestyle Medicine, Health Coaching and Behaviour Change
• Module 2: Models of Care and Innovation in Lifestyle Medicine
• Module 3: Lifestyle Medicine Assessment and Prescription
• Module 4: Advanced Practice within the Rural and Remote Context
• Module 5: Rehabilitation for Disability across the Lifespan
• Module 6: Palliative Care for Health Professionals
• Module 7: Assistive Technology Strategies to Enable Personal Autonomy
• Module 8: Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals
• *Coursework and Research Stream:**

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Online delivery through a combination of resources and technologies.
• Some subjects may involve face-to-face workshops and travel for professional placements.
• Faculty:
• Industry experts and academic staff with extensive experience in rehabilitation.
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on rehabilitation in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
• Emphasis on cultural competence and working with diverse populations.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
• Graduates pursue careers in various areas, including:
• Acute wards and rehabilitation settings
• Public and private health providers
• Aged care
• Private practice
• Policy development
• Research
• Career Opportunities:
• Clinician
• Case manager
• Researcher
• Further study towards a PhD