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Foundations of Rehabilitation (REHB90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Term 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
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This online subject is a foundational introduction to selected core theory and frameworks that underpin the development and delivery of best practice evidence-informed rehabilitation services. It covers multidisciplinary approaches across diverse clinical practice contexts, over the lifespan. Students will gain skills, demonstrate understanding, and critically review the applicability of a range of approaches to delivering rehabilitation services.
The subject introduces theory underpinning and defining key features of best practice in rehabilitation. The International Classification of Functioning (WHO) will be used as a method of classification and consideration of the rehabilitation needs of an individual. The constructs of habilitation and rehabilitation will be explored and a range of models of rehabilitation services will be introduced. A module on policy and regulation will also explore government and local health policies influencing access and impact of rehabilitation services. Students will select an adult or paediatric rehabilitation module to deepen skills in finding, synthesising and appraising evidence. The application of evidence-based and person-centred rehabilitation practices will be further explored with insights from experts.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum is designed around three elements which provide both horizontal and vertical integration throughout the program. These elements are: rehabilitation theory and practice, evidence and innovation and clinical practice in context.
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the WHO-ICF framework for classification of functioning and disability through application of this framework to a range of health conditions.
- Apply knowledge of the ICF framework in the role of planning rehabilitation services for persons with long-term disabilities or chronic conditions.
- Consider and discuss the constructs of habilitation and rehabilitation in developmental and acquired health conditions across the lifespan.
- Summarise and contrast models of rehabilitation services for a selection of health conditions.
Evidence and Innovation
- Identify, critically appraise and interpret current research knowledge evaluating rehabilitation practice.
- Select and justify appropriate outcome measures in rehabilitation at the person and service level.
Clinical Practice in Context
- Propose and justify rehabilitation programs with explicit consideration of personal, cultural and environmental factors that can influence selection of an appropriate plan.
- Apply knowledge of a defined health condition to develop, explain and justify an appropriate rehabilitation intervention within your discipline.
Generic skills
- Applying knowledge, information and research skills to complex problems in a range of contexts
- Awareness of the social and cultural diversity in communities
- Placing great importance on their personal and professional integrity
- Demonstrating enthusiasm, self-assurance and confidence in their knowledge, yet flexible, adaptable and aware of their limitations
- Reflecting on their personal skills, values, biases and limitations and identifying learning opportunities to build on their knowledge and skills to promote best practice
Last updated: 4 March 2025