James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

RH5202 - Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions

Applicants must have completed at least a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology at an Australian University or hold an equivalent international entry level qualification in one of these professions. Note: Completion of the subject will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified health professionals.

Subject Description

This subject will focus on a range of chronic conditions where the presentation and management is often complex due to co-morbidities. Students will apply the principles of chronic disease management to develop a rehabilitation project specific to the context of their clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a rehabilitation program specific to a community context and practice setting
• demonstrate advanced skills to identify the rehabilitation needs of a community with respect to chronic conditions
• implement advanced strategies to identify current best practice for rehabilitation of a range of chronic conditions
• using advanced skills develop a risk management plan as it relates to chronic disease rehabilitation
• using advanced skills develop an evaluation plan for a chronic disease rehabilitation program

Subject Assessment

• Written > Proposal - (65%) - Individual
• Written > Self-reflection task - (35%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied; attend professional development activities.

Availabilities