Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 114811 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, from this or another university (General major); or 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 (Physiotherapy major, Occupational Therapy major or Speech Pathology major). 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
RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
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 Credit 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. |