A broad framework for understanding rehabilitation practice including: the ICF, goal planning, compensation systems and the ACC, ethical issues, team dynamics and the concept of transdisciplinary teams; cultural perspectives and person-centred rehabilitation.
This paper addresses the core themes of rehabilitation and provides students with the tools to critique their own rehabilitation practices and develop innovations to local rehabilitation services.
| Paper title | Rehabilitation Principles |
|---|---|
| Paper code | REHB701 |
| Subject | Rehabilitation |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,857.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $10,363.00 |
- Restriction
- REHX 701
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGCertHealSc, PGCertRehab, PGDipRehab, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPhty, MPhty
- Eligibility
Suitable for people who hold a degree or diploma from a New Zealand university or are in an appropriate profession approved by the academic board.
If you have not already done so, please contact the department for course advice before selecting your programme, rtru@otago.ac.nz.
- Contact
- rtru@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View further information about Rehabilitation Studies
- Teaching staff
- Dr Fiona Graham
- Teaching Arrangements
- One 2-day compulsory seminar held at the University of Otago Wellington campus
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this paper you will be able to
- Determine which team design model best meets the needs of your service
- Select evidence informed approaches to goal setting for your setting
- Critically evaluate research and apply it to practice
- Communicate rehabilitation principles to colleagues, managers, health funders and consumers
