1. Understand the pre-history and history of rehabilitation psychology
2. Be able to convert theoretical knowledge into practical experiences in community rehabilitation settings.
3. Understand the requirements of ethical and professional conduct.
4. Understand disorders and disabilities.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
• Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Aligned with the program's professional competency framework, students not only follow the official curriculum but also gain access to applied lectures designed to enhance their skills. These lectures enable students to build expertise, leading to a specialist certification upon successfully completing a 30-minute assessment.

After completing the Rehabilitation Psychology course, students can take a test on SIMI Swiss's exclusive platform to obtain the Level 7 Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology in digital format. An optional hard copy certificate is also available upon request.

LEVEL 7 CERTIFIED IN REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY WILL HELP YOU DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Understanding the Pre-History and History of Rehabilitation Psychology

• Evaluate the conceptual foundations of rehabilitation psychology.
• Identify the need and scope of rehabilitation and interventions in various circumstances.
• Analyze key milestone events that have influenced the development of the discipline.

Competency 2: Applying Theoretical Knowledge to Practical Experiences in Community Rehabilitation Settings

• Assess different types of rehabilitation facilities.
• Provide clients with treatments tailored to their specific needs.

Competency 3: Understanding Ethical and Professional Conduct Requirements

• Exhibit professional behavior in rehabilitation settings that aligns with established professional standards.
• Analyze ethical issues encountered in neuropsychological rehabilitation.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to address practical challenges in rehabilitation settings.

Competency 4: Understanding Disorders and Disabilities

• Analyze the connections between problems, disabilities, and their treatments.
• Identify and specify techniques for different interventions that address the identified issues.

Students can transfer credits and tuition fees when enrolling in the Master of Psychology program at SIMI Swiss

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