Program Description
This course aims to introduce community-based rehabilitation (CBR) as a strategy for community development, and to discuss its principles, and structures. It prepares students to design, implement and evaluate CBR.
Contact Person
Sara Roshani, expert for international affairs
Email: rehab_intl@tums.ac.ir
Tel: +98 21 77528468
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge in the following areas:
- CBR values, concepts, and practices
- CBR services for people with disabilities; including:
- Health
- Education
- Livelihood
- Social
- Empowerment
- How to design, implement, and evaluate CBR programs
Method of Instruction
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Lecture
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Discussions
- Case study
- Field observation and report
Program Location
TUMS School of Rehabilitation
Program Director
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Seyedeh Tahmineh Mousavi, Assistant Professor
Program Instructors
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Seyedeh Tahmineh Mousavi, Assistant professor
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Some invited speakers from State Welfare Organization of Iran
Numbers and Dates
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Number Of Positions Offered |
15 |
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Program Duration |
One week |
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Program Start Date |
September 1, 2018 |
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Program Finish Date |
September 6, 2018 |
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Application Deadline |
June 15, 2018 |
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Tuition Fee |
$250 |
Who Can Attend
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Optometrists (B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD)
Eligibility
English language proficiency
How To Apply
All applicants should apply online. Please note there is no in-person admission. You can fill in the Online Application Form and upload all the required documents. For more information on online application procedure please contact admission@tums.ac.ir
Visa Application
TUMS will assist you in obtaining your visa after you are admitted. All international students are required to obtain a student visa from the Iranian Consulate/Embassy in their home country before departing for Iran. After we receive your completed Visa Application Form (VAF), at least 6 to 8 weeks should be allowed for the completion of the visa application. Student will enter Iran with a one-month visa. After visiting their school and familiarizing themselves with the schedule and surroundings, students will be accompanied to the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in order to extend their student visa (if necessary).
Accommodation
If you require accommodation, you will be given the opportunity to use our international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate.