Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) (Top-up) - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

If you are a qualified Rehabilitation Worker for Visual Impairment and you wish to take your expertise to the next level, then this top-degree course is for you. Based at our recently extended £71 million City South Campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, you will develop specialist techniques to enhance your current practice with adults who have a wide range of complex needs including deafblindness, dementia, mental health conditions and learning disability.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

The key entry requirement for the BSc (Hons) programmes will be the attainment of level 4 and 5 qualifications in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment).

A full list of these qualifications is offered below. Applicants will be selected on the basis of the information provided in their application forms and two submitted references.

Why Choose Us?
Excellent reputation – our excellent student satisfaction scores reflect the quality of our teaching and our commitment to placing students at the heart of everything we do. The FdSc Rehabilitation Work course achieved a 100% satisfaction score in the 2015 and 2016 National Students Survey.
The course is unique - this is the only specialist complex needs top up degree in the UK designed specifically for qualified Rehabilitation Workers
Designed by the sector - the course content has been driven by market research based on the training needs of qualified Rehabilitation Workers
You will be taught by specialists – this course is delivered alongside experienced external lecturers from other fields of expertise and specialist academics from within the University
Underpinned by Government legislation and policy - the introduction of the Care Act 2014 has stipulated the need for practitioner development, in particular in relation to specialist assessment and service provision skills for working with people who are Deafblind
Flexible study - you can choose to study full time over one year, part time over two years or individual modules from the BSc (Hons) course as CPD.
Recognised by the RWPN - The Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN) has recommended the need for qualified Rehabilitation Workers (Visual Impairment) to continually develop their skills and knowledge
Enhancing professional reputation - Achieving a full BSc (Hons) degree has the potential to place the profession on a par with Social Work and Occupational Therapy.
Extensive University facilities and support- there are many sophisticated resources from which you can benefit. These include extensive IT services and support, library resources including help with researching, our Personal Development Department for academic support and student services for advice and support on employability, Disability Students Allowance, health and well-being and finance.

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This centre's achievements

2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Works
  • Disability
  • Dementia
  • Part Time
  • Practitioner
  • Learning disability
  • Specialist Complex
  • Manage Risk

Course programme

Modules

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Dementia and Mental Health
  • Specialist Professional Skills and Evidence Based Practice
  • Specialist Deafblind Assessment and Service Provision
  • Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Course structure

To be awarded the full BSc (Hons) top up degree you will study all the course modules.

You may apply to study individual modules with a Certificate of Achievement being awarded for their completion. You may be able to complete the Accreditation of Prior (Educational) Learning (AP(E)L) application process to have these credits recognised as part of the BSc (Hons) top-up degree course. In addition, there will be a requirement for students studying individual modules to complete an induction prior to the start of the module dates. Please note that the study of individual modules will often start with online tasks prior to the face to face teaching.

The course consists of 4 modules that are delivered sequentially full time over one year or part time over two years.

The BSc (Hons) Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) top up degree may be studied full-time over one year or part time over two years. The programme comprises of a blend of face to face teaching at the university and guided online study. It is made up of two double modules and two single modules. For those studying full time you will attend four dedicated teaching weeks that are spread throughout the academic year. If you are studying part time you will attend two teaching weeks in each of the two academic years.

Teaching will be provided by the programme team, external specialists and lecturers from associated programmes delivered at Birmingham City University. You will be able to benefit from the specialist expertise of practitioners from the fields of social work, learning disability nursing, counselling and psychology. In addition, the rehabilitation lecturing team who will support your learning have extensive experience in rehabilitation and habilitation, service delivery and management and statutory and non-statutory working as well as significant experience in teaching in higher education.

Face -to-face sessions involve interactive lectures, group discussions, and application of practical skills, case study analysis and challenging simulation exercises. These sessions are designed to link directly to your day to day practice as a Rehabilitation Worker so that you can enhance your confidence with implementing new techniques in your employed roles.
Assessments include written assignments, portfolios, vivas, individual presentations and practical assessments designed to demonstrate competency in the delivery of key skills.

Tutorial support involves face-to-face individual tutorials available in group learning weeks as well as telephone/email contact and online forums in-between attendance at University

Additional information

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £4,400 per year

Part Time
Duration - 2 years
Fees - £800 per 20-credit module

International students
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Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) (Top-up) - BSc (Hons)

Price on request