REH126

Assessments in Rehabilitation and Disability Management

In rehabilitation, assessments yield valuable data that can direct treatment or supply a rationale for case management decisions. This course gives you an understanding of various assessment types, how to choose a qualified assessment provider, and how assessment results affect case management.

We’ll explore assessment tools such as Functional Capacity Evaluation, General Aptitude Test Battery, Wide Range Achievement Test, Strong Campbell Interest Inventory, and Transferable Skills Analysis. You will improve your ability to communicate assessment goals, select treatment staff, navigate the ethical issues associated with assessment, and integrate assessments into a professional practice.

Related program(s)

This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):

Section Session(s) Date/time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration*
REH126-SU1141 3 Thursday–Saturday
Jan 30–Feb 1, 2014
8:30 am–4:30 pm		 Sur Avita Sharma $750 Registration opens Oct 3, if space is available

* This course is available as part of the Diploma in Rehabilitation and Disability Management and on an individual basis.

What will I learn?

After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Understand the concept of assessments: purpose, reliability, validity, costs and qualified users
  • Explain instrument selection: intended use, practical limitations, technical quality and client variables
  • Describe physical assessments: functional capacity evaluations, ergonomic assessments, cost of future care and job/task analysis
  • Describe psychological assessments: aptitude, achievement, intelligence, personality factors and neuro-psychological evaluations
  • Describe vocational assessments: aptitude, achievement, vocational interests, career values and transferable skills
  • Know what to look for when choosing a vocational expert
  • Identify the components of an assessment report and explain report evaluation
  • Understand GATB and WRAT assessments

How will I learn?

This course consists of lectures, a case study, report reviews and group discussions. Classes are during the day, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at SFU Surrey.

Besides attending all 21 hours of classes, you must participate in discussions, review all handouts and complete the homework assignment.

Textbooks and learning materials

There is no textbook for this course. You will receive class notes, including a list of resources such as assessment catalogues, assessment evaluation websites and texts, and journal articles.

Professional development credits

This course may meet the requirements for the following designation:

This course is also pre-approved for continuing education credits from the following organizations:

 

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