VRDM240
Aspects of Disability in Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational rehabilitation includes recognizing the importance of focusing on abilities, to enhance and restore function, life and work for individuals with disabling conditions. This course will introduce you to basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, signs and symptoms of injuries and illnesses, and treatment recommendations. You鈥檒l learn to interpret clinical characteristics, diagnostic tools, treatment recommendations and vocational considerations, including a client鈥檚 abilities, limitations and barriers. You鈥檒l also apply appropriate strategies for accommodation and develop a vocational rehabilitation plan in collaboration with various workplace stakeholders and healthcare providers.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $749
Can be applied to:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, Mar 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 25 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Apr 1 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Apr 8 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 25 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Apr 1 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Apr 8 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 25 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Dec 2 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Dec 9 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you鈥檒l be able to do the following:
- Recognize disabilities and impairments that impact function, life and work
- Interpret clinical characteristics, diagnostic tools, treatment recommendations and vocational considerations
- Evaluate client capabilities and limitations by collaborating with workplace stakeholders and healthcare providers
- Propose individualized rehabilitation goals and accommodations to achieve successful vocational outcomes
- Recommend a vocational rehabilitation plan to mitigate prolonged work disability
- Access the most current knowledge on disabilities and impairments from various sources
- Recognize the importance of professional organizations in defining and enforcing ethical standards
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6鈥�10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions
- Connect with the instructor via email, online posts, and optional live Q&A Zoom sessions scheduled by the instructor (summaries/recordings available)
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments (individual and group)
- Participation in online discussions and case scenarios
You will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis (minimum average grade of 75% required to pass).
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Professional Development Credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following credential:
- (CVRP)
- (RTWDM)
This course is also pre-approved for continuing education credits from the following organizations:
- 鈥� Continuing Education Units
- 鈥� Continuing Education Units
- 鈥� Continuing Education Units