VRDM270
Vocational Accommodations and Job Development
The vocational rehabilitation profession advocates for work as a fundamental human right of all people. In this course, you’ll learn strategies for job placement and development that enable job seekers with disabilities to obtain sustainable and competitive employment. We’ll discuss methods for involving the job seeker, the family, the employer and other stakeholders in all phases of career development and job placement. We’ll also review the rights of people with disabilities, as well as the roles of job restructuring, modifications and accommodations; barrier assessments; and inclusive design.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $749
Can be applied to:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, Jun 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 25 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jul 2 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jul 9 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jul 16 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jul 23 (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)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Articulate the psychosocial and economic aspects of work and the impact of disability on work and the workplace
- Describe career development and work adjustment models
- Recognize the major legislation and social policies related to people with disabilities
- Identify occupational information for labour market surveys and work analyses to recommend vocational accommodations and inclusive design
- Create a job placement/job development plan that accounts for the unique needs of specialized populations
- Assist employers in modifying or eliminating architectural, procedural, and/or attitudinal barriers to facilitate successful employment and promote diversity
- Apply strategies to develop and retain relationships with employers to assist with job development and placement
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