VRDM210
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Foundations
Vocational rehabilitation and disability management specialists are in demand more than ever. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field, including historical context, domains of practice, Canadian disability policies and current industry trends. You’ll learn about impairments and disabling conditions that may impact one’s capacity to work. You’ll also explore past and present models of disability, the explicit and implicit values of work, the fundamental return-to-work hierarchy, and the means to developing a professional and ethical practice lens.
If you are new to the field of vocational rehabilitation and disability management, we strongly recommend you begin your studies with this foundation course.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $749
Can be applied to:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, Sep 10 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Sep 17 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Sep 24 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 1 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 8 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 15 (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)
- Tue, May 6 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 13 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 20 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 27 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 3 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 10 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Recognize impairments and disabling conditions that may impact individuals’ ability to work
- Compare past and present models of disability that impact individuals, their communities, and the formation of social policy and legislation in Canada
- Analyze the explicit and implicit value of work and the current impact of disability on work in Canada
- Demonstrate understanding of the domains of practice of vocational rehabilitation and disability management professionals
- Differentiate stages in the return-to-work (RTW) hierarchy in various vocational scenarios
- Apply a professional and ethical lens to inclusion and wellness and professional conduct
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