Overview
An investigation of theory, research and practice of inter-professional rehabilitation with children who have congenital or acquired health conditions in the context of family-centred practice.
Ready to lift the lid on what enables children with neurodisabilities and their families to thrive? Curious about why great rehabilitation and great outcomes can look so different for different families? Time to stretch your wings in leadership, evidence informed rehabilitation or dive deep into your passion projects about children developing differently and their families? If yes, REHB 716 is for you. Within a diverse student group you will learn with and from each other as you explore your passion area of rehabilitation with children and families. Drawing on international and national frameworks we will develop insights into local, wicked yet solvable challenges in supporting children with disabilities and their families to thrive.
Interprofessional learning occurs through interactive learning challenges, REHB 716 is ideal for health professionals, consumers, advocates, managers, and policymakers from health, education, or community sectors.
About this paper
| Paper title | Rehabilitation with Children |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rehabilitation |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026, expected to be offered in 2027 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- REHX 716
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGCertRehab, PGDipHealSc, PGDipRehab
- 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.uow@otago.ac.nz.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
Learning occurs through weekly 50 minute live tutorials via video conferencing, asynchronous discussion forums, 1:1 supervision and self-study. Learning is fully distance-learning. Assessment occurs through a series of linked assignments. There is no exam.
- 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
- Question and debate family-centered rehabilitation, including what it means, what it looks like and who decides.
- Place locally delivered paediatric rehabilitation in the national and international context-political, policy and funding.
- Interrogate and apply the research evidence in your chosen area of speciality including its quality, limits and implications.
- As te Tiriti partners, re-examine the why (purposes), how (processes) and to what end (outcomes) of paediatric rehabilitation from both tau iwi and tangata whenua perspectives.
- Create innovations in paediatric rehabilitation purpose, design and/or delivery that align with your community’s shared values, current research evidence and future need.