Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Build a career that transforms lives. The world is facing health challenges in multiple arenas. With seismic shifts happening on a global level - including challenges related to individual and community wellbeing, modern lifestyles and pandemics - rehabilitation counselling is now the 7th most-needed profession in Australia. La Trobe's accredited Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling gives you the practical skills and knowledge to build a career that makes a meaningful difference. Get the foundations to develop a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes. Build your professional expertise as you develop your understanding of client relationships and service coordination. Develop core skills that are integral to the interpersonal helping process, especially as they apply to rehabilitation and behaviour change.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling, students must have completed 120 credit points of study, comprised of: 105 credit points of core subjects 15 credit points of core-choice subjects
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Advocacy in Contemporary Disability Practice
- Community Based Health Service Delivery Systems
- Employment and Disability
- Managing Athlete and Coach Welfare
- Rehabilitation Counselling
- Rehabilitation Counselling Practicum
- Service Coordination and Case Management
- the Service User Perspective in Health Care
- Virtual Care and the Internet of Medical Things
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - recommended: Health Sciences, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or other relevant field.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Recognition
The Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling is accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling may apply for membership with ASORC. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (City) | No |
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| Online | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (City), Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
