Rehabilitation - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Rehabilitation and develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in rehabilitation in as little as one year.
The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Rehabilitation qualification.
Complete the following course
Complete 75 points from
- HEAL801 Disability & 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)
# Course has special requirements
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 within the rehabilitation standard pathway
# Course has special requirements
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
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB811 Health Ergonomics (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 choose one of
- RHAB801 Occupational Ergonomics (30 points)
- RHAB802 Vocational Management and Rehabilitation (30 points)#*
*RHAB802 meets ACCs Vocational Rehabilitation Competencies
And complete 30 points from
- Other postgraduate courses within the rehabilitation standard pathway
# Course has special requirements
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 complete 30 points from
- Other postgraduate courses within the rehabilitation standard pathway
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 select 15 points from
- 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 select 15 points from
- 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 15 points from
- Another 15-point postgraduate course within the rehabilitation specialisation.
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
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.