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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation develops contemporary rehabilitation and health promotion knowledge for people recovering from injury and illness. It emphasises best-practice rehabilitation across clinical and community contexts, with a focus on understanding determinants of health that influence wellbeing. Students learn to design and implement holistic, person-centred rehabilitation strategies for individuals and groups through a flexible online study model.
What you might learn
Students build specialised capability in rehabilitation science and patient care, strengthening evidence-informed clinical decision-making. The course develops skills in exercise prescription, goal setting, and evaluating fitness and physical activity/sedentary behaviours. It aims to enhance professional practice by applying rehabilitation and habilitation principles to real-world clinical and community scenarios.
Career outcome
Graduates can enhance their practice in rehabilitation-focused roles across hospitals, outpatient services, and community health settings. The qualification supports allied health and medical professionals seeking to move into or strengthen responsibilities in rehabilitation program design, health promotion, and patient care planning. It can also serve as a pathway into further study within the nested clinical rehabilitation programs.
Entry requirements
Designed for qualified allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise scientists, nurses and medical doctors.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
