Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
Course code | 114811 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Applicants must have completed at least a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology at an Australian University or hold an equivalent international entry level qualification in one of these professions. Note: Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified health professionals. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. For students undertaking the Speech Pathology major, an overall IELTS of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 6.0; speaking score of 8.0; reading and listening score of 7.0 is required. |
Post admission | Telephone and computer access with internet. Some subjects will require limited attendance at the Townsville campus. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RH5200:03 Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice
OPTIONS
Select a major (discipline area) from Table A
Table A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 9 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville (External) | No mid-year entry Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville | |
Townsville (External) | No mid-year entry Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville | |
Townsville (External) | No mid-year entry Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville | |
Townsville (External) | No mid-year entry Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville (External) | Some subjects may require limited face-to-face attendance on campus in Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 12 months part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation |
Approved abbreviation | GCertRehab |
Inclusion of major on testamur | The major will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students admitted to a Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation may after completion of that award, gain advanced standing for those studies towards a Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation or a Master of Rehabilitation. |