Postgraduate TAS-KHA602-2022

Rehabilitation Counselling

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Start dates

11 Jul 2022

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Practice the skills necessary to function as a vocational rehabilitation counsellor, and in relation to medical rehabilitation and health counselling
Demonstrate understanding of vocational rehabilitation from a workers compensation, motor vehicle and life insurance perspective
Practice skills in assessing clients for return to work and redeployment activities (assessments including initial needs, workplace safety, and vocational and transferable skills)
Demonstrate an understanding of treatment and assessment issues related to illness and disability
Demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to rehabilitation and recovery from physical and psychiatric illness
Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of reduction of functioning following disability and illness
Demonstrate an understanding of the skills required when working in a health care setting

Topics covered

- Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation
- Working in Vocational Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation
- Introduction to the Medical Setting
- Motivational Interviewing in the Medical Setting
- Introduction to the Legal Setting
- Offender Rehabilitation and Adjustment to Incarceration
- Psychological Injury
- Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Decline and Acquired Brain Injury
- Chronic Illness and Pain Management
- Victims of Crime
- Group Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Counselling and Self-Care

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

TAS-KHA501-Counselling Skills 1

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides an introduction to the theory and practice as a consultant working in rehabilitation counselling. Topics covered include case management, as well as vocational, medical and forensic rehabilitation. Organisational structures and the individual experience are examined.

The acquisition of information and practical skills is emphasised, providing competencies for students to enhance their overall learning, with a view to securing appropriate and relevant employment.

Assessments

Weekly online quiz (20%)
Exam (40%)
Case Study (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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