Study Rehabilitation - Master of Health Practice
Do you want to further your understanding of rehabilitation? Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation degree to help you take your health career to the next level.
The Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation.
Complete the following course
And select 75 points from
- HEAL801 Disability and Health (15 points)
- HEAL819 Interprofessional Practice Innovation (15 points)
- PHTY801 Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (45 points)
- RHAB801 Occupational Ergonomics (30 points)
- RHAB802 Vocational Management and Rehabilitation (30 points)#
- RHAB806 Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (45 points)#
- RHAB807 Motor Control in Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB808 Neurological Rehabilitation (15 points)#
- RHAB810 Clinical Gait Analysis (15 points) (Not currently offered)
- RHAB811 Health Ergonomics (15 points)
- RHAB812 Engagement in Rehabilitation (15 points) (Not currently offered)
- RHAB813 Breathing, Performance and Rehabilitation (15 points)#
- RHAB817 Biomechanics (15 points)
- RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)
- RHAB820 Advanced Management of Chronic Pain (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)**
- And a relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course***
# Course has special requirements
**Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
***With approval from the programme leader
This pathway is designed to equip health professionals for advanced practice in the rehabilitation of neurological conditions.
Complete the following courses
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB807 Motor Control in Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB808 Neurological Rehabilitation (15 points)#
And choose one of
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And complete 45 points from
- Other postgraduate courses in the rehabilitation specialisation
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)*
- And a relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course**
# Course has special requirements
*Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
**With approval from the programme leader
This pathway is designed to equip health professionals for advanced practice in the rehabilitation of occupational health conditions (for example vocational rehabilitation).
Complete the following courses
And choose one of
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And choose one of
- RHAB801 Occupational Ergonomics (30 points)
- RHAB802 Vocational Management and Rehabilitation (30 points)#*
*RHAB802 meets ACC's Vocational Rehabilitation Competencies
And 30 points from
- Other postgraduate courses in the rehabilitation specialisation
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)*
- And a relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course**
# Course has special requirements
*Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
**With approval from the programme leader
This pathway is designed to equip health professionals for advanced practice in the management and rehabilitation of complex pain conditions.
Complete the following courses
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB812 Engagement in Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)^
- RHAB820 Advanced Management of Chronic Pain (15 points)
^RHAB818 is a prerequisite to RHAB820
And choose one of
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And 30 points from
- Other postgraduate courses in the rehabilitation specialisation
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)*
- And a relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course**
# Course has special requirements
*Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
**With approval from the programme leader
This pathway is designed to equip occupational therapists and physiotherapists for advanced practice to become a registered hand and upper limb therapist.
Complete the following courses
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB806 Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (45 points)#
- RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And complete 15 points from
- Other postgraduate courses in the rehabilitation specialisation
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)*
- And a relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course**
# Course has special requirements
*Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
**With approval from the programme leader
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Equips health professionals for advanced practice in rehabilitation
- Open to all qualified health professionals
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
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