VRDM260
Role of Assessments in Rehabilitation and Disability Management
In vocational rehabilitation and disability management, assessments can direct treatment or supply a rationale for effective case management decisions. In this course, you’ll learn about various assessment types (physical, psycho-social, vocational) and explore multidisciplinary considerations. You’ll discover how to choose a qualified assessment provider and learn how assessment outcomes affect overall decisions, including relevance at each phase of the Stage Model of Occupational Rehabilitation. You will also explore a variety of commonly used assessment tools and improve your ability to communicate assessment goals, consider diverse client needs, and navigate ethical issues when integrating assessments into a professional practice.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $749
Can be applied to:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, May 7 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 14 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 21 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 28 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 14 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 21 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 28 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 18 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Select assessment providers informed by best practices and understanding of the roles of vocational rehabilitation and disability management practitioners
- Differentiate across a range of rehabilitation and disability assessment categories: physical, psycho-social, vocational
- Identify standardized test characteristics used across various assessments
- Determine which types of assessments are relevant at each phase of the Stage Model of Occupational Rehabilitation
- Identify and justify diverse, inclusive and equitable assessment needs based on individual client variables
- Evaluate the ethical implications of vocational rehabilitation and disability management assessments to advise an appropriate course of conduct
- Recognize the role of managing stakeholder expectations in the assessment realm of the profession
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 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:
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