Copyright © Birmingham City University New Course at BCU BSc (Hons) Part time ‘Top up’ Degree...

Copyright © Birmingham City University

New Course at BCUNew Course at BCU

BSc (Hons) Part time ‘Top up’ Degree BSc (Hons) Part time ‘Top up’ Degree

Specialist Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation WorkComplex Needs Rehabilitation Work

(Visual Impairment) (Visual Impairment)

Starting February 2016Starting February 2016


Course aimsCourse aims

Directed by a survey of what the sector wants and Directed by a survey of what the sector wants and needs: needs:

Achieve full BSc Honours degree – in line with other Achieve full BSc Honours degree – in line with other professions such OT & Social Workprofessions such OT & Social WorkPurposeful & meaningful CPD for qualified RW’sPurposeful & meaningful CPD for qualified RW’sLink with RWPN aim of providing development for the Link with RWPN aim of providing development for the professionprofessionLearn new specialist skills for working with a wide range Learn new specialist skills for working with a wide range of people who have additional complex needs of people who have additional complex needs Enhance employability.Enhance employability.


About the courseAbout the course Two years part timeTwo years part time Full degree £4,800Full degree £4,800 individual modules £600 per 15 credit moduleindividual modules £600 per 15 credit module Delivered with sector experts and specialist lecturers Delivered with sector experts and specialist lecturers Face to face and online deliveryFace to face and online delivery

Attendance at University in 2/3 day teaching blocks Attendance at University in 2/3 day teaching blocks spread throughout each year: spread throughout each year:

February: Induction & teaching weekFebruary: Induction & teaching week April: 2 days April: 2 days August: 3 daysAugust: 3 days November: 3 daysNovember: 3 days


Key Approaches to Complex Needs Key Approaches to Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (VI) Rehabilitation Work (VI)

- Double module worth 30 credits- Double module worth 30 credits-Feb to April 2016Feb to April 2016-5 days face to face teaching5 days face to face teaching

You will study: You will study: Aspects of Neurology and cognitive impairmentAspects of Neurology and cognitive impairmentPerson Centred PracticePerson Centred PracticeSpecialist communication & motivationSpecialist communication & motivationAssessing mental capacityAssessing mental capacityPositive behaviour supportPositive behaviour support


Travel Training with People who have Travel Training with People who have Learning Disabilities or AutismLearning Disabilities or Autism

Single module worth 15 creditsSingle module worth 15 creditsAugust to September 2016August to September 20162 days face to face teaching & attendance for a practical 2 days face to face teaching & attendance for a practical assessmentassessment

You will study: You will study: Impacts of Learning Disability and Autism.Travel training techniques: the client group, service provision, eligibility, assessment and application of approaches.Risk assessment, personal safety and managing environments.Strategies to address anxiety & stress.


Specialist Deafblind Assessment and Specialist Deafblind Assessment and Service Provision – Parts 1 & 2Service Provision – Parts 1 & 2

Two single modules worth 15 credits eachTwo single modules worth 15 credits eachOctober 2016 to Feb 2017October 2016 to Feb 20176 days face to face sessions and attendance for practical 6 days face to face sessions and attendance for practical assessmentassessment

You will study: You will study: The expertise to meet the professional requirements for the provision of specialist deafblind assessment and services as outlined in the Social Care Guidance for Deafblind Children and adults in the Care Act 2014.Strategies to enable independence in daily living, communication and movement, orientation and mobility.


Evidence Based PracticeEvidence Based Practice

Single module worth 15 creditsSingle module worth 15 creditsOnline moduleOnline moduleApril/May 2017April/May 2017

You will: You will: Choose and appraise a specific area of practice.Enhance professional decision making skills based on the evidence. Develop abilities to make reliable professional judgements.Develop individual skills as a specialist practitioner


Dementia and Older Adults’ Mental Health Dementia and Older Adults’ Mental Health ConditionsConditions

Single module worth 15 creditsSingle module worth 15 creditsJune/July 2017June/July 20172 days teaching2 days teaching

What will you study: What will you study: Physiological and functional impactsTherapeutic and psychosocial interventionsStrategies to address indicators of distress, anxiety and depression.


Specialist Professional SkillsSpecialist Professional Skills

Single module worth 15 creditsSingle module worth 15 creditsOctober/November 2017October/November 20174 days teaching4 days teaching

What will you study: What will you study: Counselling techniquesCognitive Behavioural Therapy.Brief solution focussed therapy.Emotional intelligence Psychological theories of motivation Coaching and leadership in your area.


How will you learn?How will you learn?

Face to face teaching: Face to face teaching: Lectures and small group work Lectures and small group work Case discussion sessions.Case discussion sessions.Practical simulated sessionsPractical simulated sessions

Online learning: Online learning: Self-directed interactive online activitiesSelf-directed interactive online activitiesDiscussion forumsDiscussion forumsAccess to specialist reading materials and journalsAccess to specialist reading materials and journalsSkype tutorialsSkype tutorials


AdmissionsAdmissions Limited to 15 places per cohortLimited to 15 places per cohort Full BSc (Hons) or Individual modulesFull BSc (Hons) or Individual modules You need to have the FdSc/Dip HE or equivalent You need to have the FdSc/Dip HE or equivalent

Rehab qualificationRehab qualification Apply directly online Apply directly online - website currently being updated- website currently being updated

Further information please contact me: Further information please contact me:

Peter Cooke: Senior Lecturer/Admissions TutorPeter Cooke: Senior Lecturer/Admissions TutorTel: 0121 202 4223Tel: 0121 202 4223Email: [email protected]: [email protected]


Why us?Why us? Flexible course structure for students working Flexible course structure for students working

full or part time full or part time Access to a wide range of online resources and Access to a wide range of online resources and

supportsupport Specialist lecturers and sector experts.Specialist lecturers and sector experts. A course designed specifically for RW’s to build A course designed specifically for RW’s to build

upon their existing knowledge and skills.upon their existing knowledge and skills. Extend competence with a range of people who Extend competence with a range of people who

have complex needs.have complex needs. Enhance employability as well as your practice.Enhance employability as well as your practice.

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