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Edith Cowan University ECU

Master of Neurological Rehabilitation

Edith Cowan University ECU

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

This course extends the skills and knowledge of health and exercise professionals currently working with individuals with a range of neurological conditions. Students will develop an understanding of how research findings and current guidelines, along with their client's values and preferences and their own clinical experience, can be incorporated into effective, evidence informed, management. The program is open to a range of professionals including practising Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Registered Nurses wanting to expand their knowledge in the area of neurological rehabilitation. Students will develop their ability to provide specialist care across a range of neurological conditions and settings, from acute to community-based services, and will enhance their confidence and engagement in the provision of best-practice care. The course is available online, apart from a two-week intensive on-campus semester. Students will develop and undertake an implementation research project in an area relevant to their practice, based on the translation science foundations from earlier components of this program of study.

Structure

  • 9 Units
  • 180 Credit Points

Subjects

  • Translational Science
  • Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches
  • Understanding Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Neural Plasticity and Rehabilitation
  • Applied Neurorehabilitation Practice
  • plus more

Standard entry requirements

University admission requirements apply. All applicants are required to be a registered health professional i.e. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Nurse, Medical Practitioner or be graduates from a nationally-professionally accredited program (e.g. Speech Pathologist, Dietitian or Exercise Physiologist). All applicants must maintain this registration/professional accreditation for the duration of this course, and have a minimum of one year full time clinical experience in a relevant area of clinical practice and have worked with clients with neurological conditions undergoing rehabilitation.

Further information

Non-Standard Timetable: NRB6240 Applied Neurorehabilitation Practice - Students are required to attend a compulsory two week workshop held at the Joondalup Campus. This intensive workshop will run from Monday to Friday, 9-5pm for the two weeks.

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