REHB701 Rehabilitation Principles

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

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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

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