Rehabilitation Counselling unit (KHA602)

Online

Introduction

This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice working in rehabilitation counselling. Topics covered include case management, as well as vocational, medical and forensic rehabilitation. Organisational structures and the individual experience are examined. The acquisition of information and practical skills is emphasised, providing competencies for students to enhance their overall learning, with a view to securing appropriate and relevant employment.

Summary

Unit name	Rehabilitation Counselling
Unit code	KHA602
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor Amy Washington
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	06/07/2026	28/07/2026	31/08/2026	25/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• practice the skills necessary to function as a vocational rehabilitation counsellor, and in relation to medical rehabilitation and health counselling.
• demonstrate understanding of vocational rehabilitation from a workers compensation, motor vehicle and life insurance perspective.
• practice skills in assessing clients for return to work and redeployment activities (assessments including initial needs, workplace safety, and vocational and transferable skills).
• demonstrate an understanding of treatment and assessment issues related to illness and disability.
• demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to rehabilitation and recovery from physical and psychiatric illness.
• demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of reduction of functioning following disability and illness.
• demonstrate an understanding of the skills required when working in a health care setting.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
061700	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KHA501

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA606 AND KHA608

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 3hour workshops (online) per semester 3 x 1hr Live Sessions (online) per semester 3 hours Independent Learning weekly
Assessment	Practice Skills Log Sheet|Weekly Discussion Board Participation (20%)|Case study (choice of vocational, medical or forensic rehabilitation) (40%)|Skills Demonstration (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	A reading list will be provided on the MyLO site on the first week of semester.

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