REHABILITATION

MSc / PGDip / PGCertDepartment of Sport and Health Sciences

This master’s level course is open to health, exercise and social care professionals who wish to explore rehabilitation in relation to their own practice. It also offers single modules as CPD opportunities.

The programme is structured in such a way that it moves from generic content (PG Cert Rehabilitation) with a focus on rehabilitation concepts, pathophysiological aspects, evidence-based rehabilitation, to pathway specific (PG Diploma) content. The pathways enable you to focus on rehabilitation generally, relating to your own area of practice through the assessments, and then to focus on pathway-specific modules, which you can relate to your own practice.

This programme offers a number of rehabilitation opportunities including different awards, pathways and individual modules which can be taken on their own as detailed below.

ABOUT THE COURSEThis programme has been developed with the Centre for Rehabilitation, which conducts research under three main themes: exercise, rehabilitation and movement. This has enabled key rehabilitation researchers and practitioners to be involved in the programme development and delivery.

The main aim of this programme is to provide you with the opportunity to challenge and critically evaluate your multi-professional and uni-professional clinical expertise in order to respond to the current and future needs of rehabilitation in the area you are working in.

AWARDS AND PATHWAYSThe PG Cert Rehabilitationn P40610: Rehabilitation: Application of the ICFn P40611: Physiological Bases to Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitationn P40612: The Evidence Base of Rehabilitation Practice

PG Diploma Neurological Rehabilitation PathwayPlus the above modules for PG Cert

n P40613: Disability: Individual and Global Perspectivesn P40617: Rehabilitation Research Design and Methodsn One acceptable module

PG Diploma Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation PathwayPlus the above modules for PG Cert

n P40613: Disability: Individual and Global Perspectivesn P40617: Rehabilitation Research Design and Methodsn One acceptable module

PG Diploma Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation PathwayPlus the above modules for PG Cert

n P40614: Paediatric Neurodisability Rehabilitationn P40617: Rehabilitation Research Design and Methodsn One acceptable module

PG Diploma Exercise Rehabilitation PathwayPlus the above modules for PG Cert

n P40614: Functional Recovery from Stroke or P16511: Exercise Prescription for Neurological Conditionsn P40617: Rehabilitation Research Design and Methodsn One acceptable module

PG Dip Posture Management Rehabilitation PathwayCredit for the 60 credit Short Course in Posture Management from the Oxford Centre for Enablement

n P40610: Rehabilitation: Application of the ICFn P40617: Rehabilitation Research Design and Methodsn One acceptable module.

MSc (for all Pathways) The MSc consists of the modules specified for the PGDip, for the specific pathway, plus P40694: Rehabilitation Dissertation module.

The modules and pathways give you the opportunity to challenge and critically evaluate your own practice and expertise.

PG CERT REHABILITATION

MSc/PG Diploma

CPD MODULES WHICH CAN BE TAKEN ON THEIR OWN

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Exercise Rehabilitation

Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation

Posture Management Rehabilitation (Students have to enter with 60 credits from the Oxford Centre for Enablement)

Paediatric Neurodisability Rehabilitation

Functional Recovery from Stroke

Exercise Prescription for Neurological Conditions

Supporting People with Long Term Neurological Conditions

Rehabilitation: Application of the ICF

Physiological Bases to Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation

Disability: I ndividual and Global Perspectives

The Evidence Base of Rehabilitation Practice

Rehabilitation Research Design and Methods

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EXAMPLES OF PATHWAYS

n Physiotherapist taking the Functional Stroke module to develop their skills and knowledge around exercise and stroke.

n Therapists and rehabilitation specialists taking the Paediatric Pathway working in rehabilitation wanting to develop their expertise and knowledge around children.

n Rehabilitation professionals taking the paediatric disability module working with adults and children with neurological disorders.

n Specialist MS nurse practitioner taking the Long Term Chronic Illness module and then crediting that towards the MSc Neurological Rehabilitation.

n Exercise professional working in a gym taking the Exercise Prescription Module to obtain REPS 4 accreditation

You will reflect on the knowledge, values and professional strategies of rehabilitation in order to develop the skills to:

n be a clinical leader and evidence-based expert in the field of rehabilitation

n be an effective reflective practitioner and respond to the rehabilitation research agenda

n work within a muti or inter-disciplinary team, across traditional boundaries and where possible, in extended roles.

Additionally, if you undertake the full MSc, you will develop the skills to design and conduct a research project to further understanding and/or the development of a specific area of rehabilitation practice.

ENTRY POINT September or January

WHY CHOOSE REHABILITATION AT BROOKES?

n Diverse Rehabilitation: You will have the opportunity to work with students from different professions, who all work with different client groups and are from a variety of countries which all helps promote a diverse view of rehabilitation.

n Rehabilitation Practice Focus: The programme has a strong practice focus achieved through consistent links of theory to practice; the use of culturally sensitive case studies and input from rehabilitation practitioners and researchers; and opportunities to work within the CLEAR unit.

n Flexibility: The pathways and individual modules offer you flexibility to take one or more individual modules, a PG Cert, PG Dip or MSc in different areas of rehabilitation.

n Integration of Rehabilitation Research: Expertise and research from the Centre for Rehabilitation has been integrated into the taught modules and the dissertation where students will have the opportunity to use secondary data from the Centre or participate in existing research projects.

n Supportive Environment: We offer a friendly and supportive environment in which to learn. We have excellent teaching facilities including the state-of-the-art AVA classroom and lecture theatre facilities, dedicated clinical skills suites and simulation resources and fully networked computer rooms. We also have excellent library resources accessible through the web and through a range of locally based facilities on university and NHS sites.

n Student-Centred Approach: The programme adopts a student-centred approach to teaching and learning and is focused on encouraging you to attain your full potential as a lifelong learner. There is a range of support mechanisms for students such as academic advisors and dedicated university support services. If you are an International or EU student, there is an Orientation Programme to help orientate you to the culture of the University and develop appropriate academic skills.

n Oxford: Oxford is considered a key location for rehabilitation professionals and is home to the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, a centre of excellence for orthopaedic, rheumatological and rehabilitation services. This includes the Oxford Centre for Enablement, which provides a wide range of specialist services for people with long-term conditions and disability, including rehabilitation, neurological conditions, specialist equipment and prosthetic limbs. The John Radcliffe Hospital, part of the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, also has a focus on cardiac rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and children’s services.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThis course helps you to develop your own professional practice, enabling you to deal with rehabilitation issues using a critical problem-solving approach based on research and theoretical perspectives and models. This might enable you to move more into a specialist role. Students who have graduated from the course have changed their jobs, for example going into leadership or specialist roles, moving into specialist rehabilitation units or settings, or moving into education or research-type roles.

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All information is correct at the time of going to press. Please refer to the University’s website for the most up-to-date details.

Oxford Brookes University actively supports equality in education and welcomes applications from all people representative of our diverse community. For more details please visit

www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/eod or phone +44 (0) 1865 485929.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWe consider applications from Home, EU and International students. You must: n Normally be a registered health, exercise or social

care professional with a registration acceptable to the relevant United Kingdom Professional Body.

n Be able to produce evidence of the ability to study at your proposed level of entry if requested.

n Normally have at least 1 year of professional practice experience.

n Meet the English language requirements, outlined in the Oxford Brookes University postgraduate regulations www.brookes.ac.uk/international/courses/postgraduate/apply

HOW TO APPLYApplications are made electronically through UCAS Postgraduate. Supporting documentation should be forwarded using the email address indicated on the UCAS Postgraduate application form. Applications are dealt with on a first come, first served basis. Please act early to avoid disappointment.

FUNDINGFunding arrangements vary across the country. Oxford Brookes University has a contract with the South Central Strategic Health Authority covering the geographical areas of Oxfordshire, Berkshire (East and West) and Buckinghamshire. Self-funding students are also welcome to apply. International applicants should contact the Programme Administrator, see Contact Details.

Oxford Brookes offers a limited number of scholarships to home/EU and international applicants. Please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/finance/pg-home/for details.

Details of your funding arrangements will be required when you apply. LBR applicants should apply directly to the university. However, it is essential that applicants get their NHS manager (authorised signatory) to approve the application and ensure local policies/ process are followed.

CONTACT DETAILSProgramme AdministratorTelephone: +44 (0)1865 482582Email: mscrehabilitation@brookes.ac.uk Address: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straw’s Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0FL, UK

For general information about the department, visit our website: www.shs.brookes.ac.uk

For further information about the course please visit the course webpage: postgraduate/courses/rehab/

THE PROGRAMME TEAM

The programme team has experience in the areas of neurological, musculoskeletal, paediatric and exercise rehabilitation. Members are from different professional disciplines including nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, clinical exercise and includes rehabilitation researchers.

Dr Sally Davis: Programme Lead: Rehabilitation and Nutrition

Dr Farzaneh Yazdani: Subject Coordinator

Tim Ainslie: Senior Lecturer

Dr Tom Balchin: Founder and Director of the ARNI (Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury) Institute

James Bateman: Senior Lecturer

Professor Jenny Butler: Professor of Occupational Therapy

Dr Johnny Collett: Senior Research Fellow

Prof Helen Dawes: Professor in Movement Science

Dr Dido Green: Reader in Rehabilitation

Dr Patrick Esser: Research Fellow

You can view our full staff profiles by visiting www.hls.brookes.ac.uk/staff

18 January 2016