San Diego State University (SDSU) has established a program
entitled Post-Employment Training-American Indian Rehabilitation
(PET-AIR). This project is a 21-unit advanced graduate certificate
program designed to provide post-employment training for rehabilitation
personnel who coordinate and manage programs for American Indian
consumers served through the state-federal and Tribal rehabilitation
systems.
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The PET-AIR program will provide 3 separate one-week on-campus
administrative training sessions at SDSU over the fifteen-month
cycle. Monthly distance learning sessions will occur throughout
the fifteen-month cycle. All of the topics are presented in a context
that relates them to programs serving American Indian consumers.
Training content is selected to provide a focus on the most current
and relevant issues that impact service delivery for individuals
who are American Indian with a disability. The curriculum has placed
increased emphasis on specific issues confronting American Indian
consumers of rehabilitation. This training is intended to enable
people to become more effective change agents and to work in teams
to implement new programs, enhance the quality of existing programs
and services, and provide consumer advocacy for American Indian
individuals. This program is also intended to serve as a career
ladder for rehabilitation professionals who have consistently demonstrated
a strong commitment to American Indian rehabilitation and will serve
as the fliture leaders within their respective organizations.
The PET-AIR Program is a five-year training program designed to
provide opportunities to American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation
professional staff to pursue a 21-unit master level certificate
in Rehabilitation Administration with an emphasis on Tribal Vocational
Rehabilitation Program issues. Jim E. Warne will coordinate the
PET-AIR program through the Interwork Institute/RCEP IX at San Diego
State University. The first cycle of students will begin October
2000. The next cycle of students for PET-AIR is anticipated to begin
in spring 2002.
COST?
The program expenses for Tribal VR professionals will be provided
by the PET-AIR program. Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA),
through the U.S. Department of Education, has funded the PET-AIR
program to provide training and academic opportunities to Tribal
VR professionals. Tuition, travel, hotel, per diem, and transportation
expenses are covered for accepted PET-AIR
There is a $55 SDSU application fee that must be paid by the applicants.
applicant.
 It is the intent of the PET-AIR to have a pool of graduates prepared
to utilize their graduate level training to enhance the infrastructure
of Tribal VR programs nationally. Another objective is to have PET-AIR
graduates continue their academic pursuit for an MS in Rehabilitation.
The PET-AIR units are designed to be transferable into other Rehabilitation
MS programs. This program can be an opportunity for Tribal VR professionals
to have a start on their academic path to an MS degree in Rehabilitation.
The
Courses
All certificate courses are a part of the graduate
curriculum of San Diego State University through the Administration,
Rehabilitation, and Post-Secondary Education Department (ARPE).
Courses include:
- ARP 710A - Organization Development in Rehabilitation (3units)
- ARP 720 - Rehabilitation Personnel Management & Practices
( 3 units)
- ARP 740 Seminar in Rehabilitation Administration (6units)
- ARP 745 Internship in Rehabilitation Administration (3 units)
- ARP 755 Rehabilitation Governance & Policy Development (3
units)
- ARP 798 Special Study in Rehabilitation Administration (3 units)
For information and applications for the PET-AIR Program, contact:
Jim E. Warne
Phone: 619-594-6163
Email: jwarne@interwork.sdsu.edu
Note: Application for admission to San Diego State University
is also required
The
Pet-Air Community
Pet-Air Discussion Board
Participants in this program have the opportunity to collaborate
and conduct groupwork throughout the program. In addition to face
to face meetings, thePet-Air community uses online tools and technologies
to further discussion and teamwork.
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