REH130
Interventions and Return-to-Work Process
Getting people back to work after an injury or illness is key to any rehabilitation process. Early intervention means little without a return-to-work (RTW) plan that considers all aspects of the individual's recovery.
In this course, we will discuss the models, approaches, and strategies of rehabilitation intervention. You will learn to manage the return-to-work process using a person-centered approach, and explore topics such as the hierarchy of return to work, transitional work, cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, and methods for determining the efficacy of new approaches to returning to work.
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH130-SU1141 | 3 | Thursday–Saturday Apr 24–26, 2014 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
Sur | Karlene Dawson | $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:
- Explain early intervention and why it is important
- Outline the return-to-work (RTW) process: case management, claims management, and advocacy
- Describe systems theory and its application to RTW
- Know what kinds of assessments to order, and when and how to use the information they provide
- Communicate with all parties involved in RTW, including physicians and other health care professionals
- Understand general guidance and process for designing interventions
- Explain the importance of record-keeping and data analysis
- Perform a cost-benefit analysis
How will I learn?
This course consists of lectures, role-playing 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.
How will I be evaluated?
We evaluate this course through individual and group exercises, and a final written assignment.
Textbooks and learning materials
There is no textbook for this course. You will receive additional custom courseware and class notes.
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:
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association Canada - Continuing Education Units
- BC Association of Kinesiologists - Continuing Education Units
- College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals - Continuing Education Units