The 2004 CORE Standards are linked to current required courses in the curriculum. Each competency is linked to at least three courses. In most instances, the competency is linked to one or two lecture courses and either counseling practicum (ARP744) and/or rehabilitation internship (ARP745). A number of competencies may be addressed or reinforced in more than 3 courses, those listed here have been identified as the primary courses linked to each competency
| ARP 607 Applications in Rehabilitation Technology |
| C.1.6 create a partnership between consumer and counselor by collaborating in informed consumer review, choice, and personal responsibility in the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.2 utilize in one’s practice an understanding of family systems and the impact of the family on the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.3 articulate an understanding of the dynamics, issues, and trends of the social system in which the individual lives; |
| C.3.4 develop approaches that will facilitate enhancement of the consumer’s personal development, decision-making abilities, acceptance of responsibility, and quality of life. |
| C.4.10 consult with employers regarding accessibility and issues related to ADA compliance; |
| C.4.16 establish follow-up and/or follow-along procedures to maximize an individual’s independent functioning through the provision of post employment services to the consumer; |
| C.4.24 arrange for functional or skill remediation services that will result in successful consumer job placement; |
| C.4.7 identify the consumer’s need for accommodation and facilitate the use of resources to meet those needs; |
| C.4.8 apply the techniques of job modification/restructuring and the use of assistive devices, to facilitate consumer placement when appropriate; |
| C.4.9 assist employers to identify, modify or eliminate architectural, procedural, and/or attitudinal barriers in facilitating the consumer’s successful job placement; |
| C.5.6 recommend strategies to assist the consumer in solving identified problems that may impede the rehabilitation process; |
| C.7.5 evaluate the individual's capabilities to engage in informed choice and to make decisions; |
| C.7.6 assess an individual's vocational or independent living skills, aptitudes, interests, and preferences; |
| C.7.7 assess an individual's need for rehabilitation engineering/technology services throughout the rehabilitation process; |
| C.7.8 assess the environment and make modifications for reasonable accommodations; |
| C.7.9 use behavioral observations to make inferences about work personality, characteristics, and adjustment; |
| C.9.4 determine the need for assistive technology and the appropriate intervention resources; |
| C.9.5 apply working knowledge of the impact of disability on the individual, the family, and the environment; |
| C.10.1 provide the information, education, training, equipment, counseling and supports that people with disabilities need in order to make effective employment and life-related decisions; |
| C.10.13 identify and plan for the appropriate use of assistive technology including computer-related resources; |
| C.10.14 educate prospective employers about the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities including providing technical assistance with regard to reasonable accommodations in conformance with disability-related legislation; |
| C.10.3 integrate cultural, social, economic, disability-related, and environmental factors in rehabilitation planning; |
| C.10.4 plan and implement a comprehensive assessment including individual, ecological, and environmental issues (e.g., personality, interest, interpersonal skills, intelligence, and related functional capabilities, educational achievements, work experiences, vocational aptitudes, personal and social adjustment, transferable skills, employment opportunities, physical barriers, ergonomic evaluation, and attitudinal factors); |
| C.10.8 establish working relationships and determine mutual responsibilities with other service providers involved with the individual and/or the family, or consumer’s advocate, including provision of consumer involvement and choice; |
| C.1.8 identify and demonstrate an understanding of stereotypic views toward persons with disabilities and the negative effects of these views on successful completion of the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a manner that reflects an understanding of psychosocial influences, cultural beliefs and values, and diversity issues, that affect adjustment and attitudes of both individuals with disabilities and professional service providers; |
| C.2.2 utilize in one’s practice an understanding of family systems and the impact of the family on the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.3 articulate an understanding of the dynamics, issues, and trends of the social system in which the individual lives; |
| C.2.4 practice in a manner that shows an understanding of the environmental and attitudinal barriers to individuals with disabilities; |
| C.2.5 understand individuals’ cultural, gender, sexual orientation, aging, and disability differences and integrate this knowledge into practice; |
| C.2.8 develop strategies for self-awareness and self-development that will support sensitivity to diversity issues; and |
C.2.9 articulate an understanding of the role of ethnic/racial and other diversity characteristics such as spirituality and religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status in groups, family, and societal level at a level that enables graduates to:
a. continuously assess self-awareness and attitudinal aspects of rehabilitation counseling;
b. demonstrate multicultural skills and competencies, the application of theories/models in tc.2.he practice of rehabilitation counseling and to the rehabilitation relationship;
c. articulate current demographic characteristics and trends as well as their impact on rehabilitation service and policy; and
d. utilize resources and consult with other qualified professionals to assist in the effective delivery of service.
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| C.3.1 articulate a working knowledge of social, psychological, spiritual and learning needs of individuals at all developmental levels; |
| C.3.2 understand the concepts related to learning and personality development, gender and sexual identity, addictive behavior, and psychopathology and the application of these concepts in rehabilitation counseling practice; |
| C.5.10 adjust counseling approaches or styles to meet the needs of individual consumers; |
| C.5.5 facilitate the consumer’s decision making and personal responsibility in a manner consistent with the individual’s culture and beliefs; |
| C.6.7 integrate and apply racial/ethnic, cultural and other diversity characteristics/issues when working with people with disabilities in groups; |
| C.9.5 apply working knowledge of the impact of disability on the individual, the family, and the environment; |
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| ARP648 Group Dynamics in Rehabilitation |
| C.2.4 practice in a manner that shows an understanding of the environmental and attitudinal barriers to individuals with disabilities; |
C.2.9 articulate an understanding of the role of ethnic/racial and other diversity characteristics such as spirituality and religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status in groups, family, and societal level at a level that enables graduates to:
a. continuously assess self-awareness and attitudinal aspects of rehabilitation counseling;
b. demonstrate multicultural skills and competencies, the application of theories/models in the practice of rehabilitation counseling and to the rehabilitation relationship;
c. articulate current demographic characteristics and trends as well as their impact on rehabilitation service and policy; and
d. utilize resources and consult with other qualified professionals to assist in the effective delivery of service.
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| C.5.15 assist consumers so to successfully deal with situations involving conflict resolution and behavior management. |
| C.6.1 articulate the principles of group dynamics with persons with disabilities including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work; |
| C.6.2 develop group leadership styles and approaches when working with persons with disabilities including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles; |
| C.6.3 facilitate the group process with the individual’s family/significant others, including advocates; |
| C.6.4 apply approaches used for other types of group work with persons with disabilities including skill groups, psycho-educational groups, and group counseling; |
| C.6.5 prepare standards for peer group leaders; |
| C.6.6 apply ethical and legal issues to the group counseling process; |
| C.6.7 integrate and apply racial/ethnic, cultural and other diversity characteristics/issues when working with people with disabilities in groups; |
| C.6.8 apply theories of group counseling when working with persons with disabilities including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature; and |
| C.6.9 apply group counseling methods including group counselor orientation and behaviors, appropriate referral and selection criteria and methods of evaluation and effectiveness. |
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| CSP 660 Theory and Process of Counseling in Rehabilitation |
| C.1.10 articulate the differences in philosophy and the purposes of related counseling disciplines and allied health fields; |
| C.2.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a manner that reflects an understanding of psychosocial influences, cultural beliefs and values, and diversity issues, that affect adjustment and attitudes of both individuals with disabilities and professional service providers; |
| C.2.2 utilize in one’s practice an understanding of family systems and the impact of the family on the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.7 apply psychological and social theory to develop strategies for rehabilitation intervention; |
| C.3.1 articulate a working knowledge of social, psychological, spiritual and learning needs of individuals at all developmental levels; |
| C.3.2 understand the concepts related to learning and personality development, gender and sexual identity, addictive behavior, and psychopathology and the application of these concepts in rehabilitation counseling practice; |
| C.5.1 conduct individual counseling sessions with consumers; |
| C.5.10 adjust counseling approaches or styles to meet the needs of individual consumers; |
| C.5.11 terminate counseling relationships with consumers in a manner that enhances their ability to function independently; |
| C.5.2 develop and maintain a counseling relationship with consumers; |
| C.5.3 establish, in collaboration with the consumer, individual counseling goals and objectives; |
| C.5.4 assist the consumer with crisis resolution; |
| C.5.5 facilitate the consumer’s decision making and personal responsibility in a manner consistent with the individual’s culture and beliefs; |
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| ARP 680 Seminar in Administration and Rehabilitation |
| C.1.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a legal and ethical manner, adhering to the scope of practice for the profession; |
| C.1.10 articulate the differences in philosophy and the purposes of related counseling disciplines and allied health fields; |
| C.1.2 integrate into one’s practice, the history and philosophy of rehabilitation as well as the laws affecting individuals with disabilities including findings, purposes, and policies in current legislation; |
| C.1.3 describe, in general, the organizational structure of the rehabilitation, education, and healthcare systems, including public, private-for-profit, and not-for-profit service settings; |
| C.1.4 apply in one’s practice, the laws and ethical standards affecting rehabilitation counseling in problem solving and ethical decision-making; |
| C.1.5 integrate into practice an awareness of societal issues, trends, public policies and developments as they relate to rehabilitation; |
| C.1.9 educate the public and consumers regarding the rights of people with disabilities under federal and state law; |
| C.2.6 identify and articulate an understanding of the social, economic, and environmental forces that may present barriers to a consumer’s rehabilitation; |
| C.5.7 interpret assessment/evaluation results to the consumer and/or a family member; |
| C.7.1 determine an individual's eligibility for rehabilitation services and/or programs; |
| C.7.2 facilitate consumer involvement in evaluating the feasibility of rehabilitation or independent living objectives; |
| C.8.6 conduct a review of the rehabilitation literature on a given topic or case problem; and |
| C.9.2 access resources for researching disability information; |
| C.10.15 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for substance abuse; |
| C.10.16 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for consumers with psychiatric disabilities; |
| C.10.17 demonstrate knowledge of transition from school to work; |
| C.10.19 apply disability-related policy and legislation to daily rehabilitation practice. |
| C.10.5 develop jointly with the consumer, an appropriate rehabilitation plan that utilizes personal and public resources; |
| C.10.6 explain insurance claims processing and professional responsibilities in workers’ compensation and disability benefits systems; |
| C.10.7 identify and plan for the provision of independent living services with consumers; |
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| ARP684 Foundations of the Rehabilitation Process |
| C.1.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a legal and ethical manner, adhering to the scope of practice for the profession; |
| C.1.11 explain differences among certification, licensure, and accreditation. |
| C.1.2 integrate into one’s practice, the history and philosophy of rehabilitation as well as the laws affecting individuals with disabilities including findings, purposes, and policies in current legislation; |
| C.1.3 describe, in general, the organizational structure of the rehabilitation, education, and healthcare systems, including public, private-for-profit, and not-for-profit service settings; |
| C.1.5 integrate into practice an awareness of societal issues, trends, public policies and developments as they relate to rehabilitation; |
| C.1.7 apply in one’s practice, the principles of disability-related legislation including the rights of persons with disabilities to independence, inclusion, choice and self-determination, empowerment, access, and respect for individual differences; |
| C.1.8 identify and demonstrate an understanding of stereotypic views toward persons with disabilities and the negative effects of these views on successful completion of the rehabilitation process; |
| C.1.9 educate the public and consumers regarding the rights of people with disabilities under federal and state law; |
| C.2.8 develop strategies for self-awareness and self-development that will support sensitivity to diversity issues; and |
| C.8.1 articulate current knowledge of the field; |
| C.8.2 analyze research articles in rehabilitation and related fields; |
| C.8.6 conduct a review of the rehabilitation literature on a given topic or case problem; and |
| C.8.7 apply knowledge of ethical, legal, and cultural issues in research and evaluation. |
| C.9.2 access resources for researching disability information; |
| C.10.17 demonstrate knowledge of transition from school to work; |
| C.10.18 perform appropriate case documentation; and |
| C.10.19 apply disability-related policy and legislation to daily rehabilitation practice. |
| C.10.6 explain insurance claims processing and professional responsibilities in workers’ compensation and disability benefits systems; |
| C.10.7 identify and plan for the provision of independent living services with consumers; |
| C.10.9 develop a knowledge base of community resources and refer individuals, when appropriate; |
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| ARP 687 Placement Practices of Individuals with Disabilities |
| C.1.9 educate the public and consumers regarding the rights of people with disabilities under federal and state law; |
| C.4.10 consult with employers regarding accessibility and issues related to ADA compliance; |
| C.4.11 evaluate work activities through the use of job and task analyses and utilize the evaluation in facilitating successful job placement for the consumer; |
| C.4.12 assess and resolve job adjustment problems on the part of the consumer through the provision of post-employment services; |
| C.4.13 develop job opportunities for consumers through employer contacts; |
| C.4.14 apply strategies for consumer job placement and job retention; |
| C.4.15 teach the consumer appropriate job-seeking, job interviewing, and job-retention skills; |
| C.4.16 establish follow-up and/or follow-along procedures to maximize an individual’s independent functioning through the provision of post employment services to the consumer; |
| C.4.2 conduct and utilize labor market analyses and apply labor market information to the needs of consumers in one’s caseload; |
| C.4.20 assess the consumer’s readiness for gainful employment and assist the consumer in increasing this readiness; |
| C.4.21 provide prospective employers with appropriate information regarding consumer |
| C.4.22 discuss a consumer’s return to work options with the employer; |
| C.4.23 use computerized systems for consumer job placement assistance; |
| C.4.24 arrange for functional or skill remediation services that will result in successful consumer job placement; |
| C.4.25 identify and arrange for educational and training resources that can be utilized by consumers to meet job requirements; and |
| C.4.26 provide for work conditioning or work hardening strategies and resources that can be utilized by consumers in facilitating successful job placement. |
| C.4.3 utilize career/occupational materials and labor market information with the consumer to accomplish vocational planning; |
| C.4.4 understand employer practices that affect the employment or return to work of individuals with disabilities and utilize that understanding in facilitating their successful employment; |
| C.4.6 identify the prerequisite experiences, relevant training, and functional capacities needed for career goals of the consumer and facilitate the consumer’s understanding of these issues; |
| C.4.7 identify the consumer’s need for accommodation and facilitate the use of resources to meet those needs; |
| C.4.8 apply the techniques of job modification/restructuring and the use of assistive devices, to facilitate consumer placement when appropriate; |
| C.4.9 assist employers to identify, modify or eliminate architectural, procedural, and/or attitudinal barriers in facilitating the consumer’s successful job placement; |
| C.5.6 recommend strategies to assist the consumer in solving identified problems that may impede the rehabilitation process; |
| C.5.9 assist the consumer in developing acceptable work behavior; |
| C.7.7 assess an individual's need for rehabilitation engineering/technology services throughout the rehabilitation process; |
| C.10.1 provide the information, education, training, equipment, counseling and supports that people with disabilities need in order to make effective employment and life-related decisions; |
| C.10.10 assist individuals in identifying areas of personal responsibility that will facilitate the rehabilitation process and maximize their vocational rehabilitation potential; e.g. (potential fiscal resources to obtain needed services); |
| C.10.11 serve as a consultant to other community agencies to advocate for the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities within the community; |
| C.10.12 market the benefits and availability of rehabilitation services to potential consumers, employers, and the general public; |
| C.10.14 educate prospective employers about the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities including providing technical assistance with regard to reasonable accommodations in conformance with disability-related legislation; |
| C.10.5 develop jointly with the consumer, an appropriate rehabilitation plan that utilizes personal and public resources; |
| C.10.8 establish working relationships and determine mutual responsibilities with other service providers involved with the individual and/or the family, or consumer’s advocate, including provision of consumer involvement and choice; |
| C.10.9 develop a knowledge base of community resources and refer individuals, when appropriate; |
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| ED 690 Procedures of Investigation and Reporting |
| C.5.12 recognize consumers who demonstrate psychological problems (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation) and refer when appropriate; |
| C.5.13 interpret diagnostic information (e.g., vocational and educational tests, records and medical data) to the consumer; |
| C.7.11 interpret test and ecological assessment outcomes to consumers and others; and |
| C.7.12 objectively evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and outcomes. |
| C.7.3 utilize assessment information to determine appropriate services; |
| C.7.8 assess the environment and make modifications for reasonable accommodations; |
| C.8.2 analyze research articles in rehabilitation and related fields; |
| C.8.3 apply research literature to practice (e.g., to choose appropriate interventions, to plan assessments, to implement meaningful program evaluation, to perform outcome analysis, to conduct consumer satisfaction studies); |
| C.8.4 participate in agency or community research activities, studies, and projects, and explain the importance of such participation to the development of the field; |
| C.8.5 use data to support professional opinion and testimony; |
| C.8.6 conduct a review of the rehabilitation literature on a given topic or case problem; and |
| C.8.7 apply knowledge of ethical, legal, and cultural issues in research and evaluation. |
| C.9.2 access resources for researching disability information; |
| C.10.2 evaluate the adequacy of existing information for rehabilitation planning; |
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| ARP 743 Fieldwork in Rehabilitation |
| C.10.17 demonstrate knowledge of transition from school to work; |
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| ARP 744 Practicum in Rehabilitation |
| C.1.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a legal and ethical manner, adhering to the scope of practice for the profession;745 |
| C.1.11 explain differences among certification, licensure, and accreditation. |
| C.1.3 describe, in general, the organizational structure of the rehabilitation, education, and healthcare systems, including public, private-for-profit, and not-for-profit service settings; |
| C.1.4 apply in one’s practice, the laws and ethical standards affecting rehabilitation counseling in problem solving and ethical decision-making; |
| C.1.6 create a partnership between consumer and counselor by collaborating in informed consumer review, choice, and personal responsibility in the rehabilitation process; |
| C.1.7 apply in one’s practice, the principles of disability-related legislation including the rights of persons with disabilities to independence, inclusion, choice and self-determination, empowerment, access, and respect for individual differences; |
| C.2.1 practice rehabilitation counseling in a manner that reflects an understanding of psychosocial influences, cultural beliefs and values, and diversity issues, that affect adjustment and attitudes of both individuals with disabilities and professional service providers; |
| C.2.4 practice in a manner that shows an understanding of the environmental and attitudinal barriers to individuals with disabilities; |
| C.2.5 understand individuals’ cultural, gender, sexual orientation, aging, and disability differences and integrate this knowledge into practice; |
| C.2.7 apply psychological and social theory to develop strategies for rehabilitation intervention; |
| C.2.8 develop strategies for self-awareness and self-development that will support sensitivity to diversity issues; and |
C.2.9 articulate an understanding of the role of ethnic/racial and other diversity characteristics such as spirituality and religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status in groups, family, and societal level at a level that enables graduates to:
a. continuously assess self-awareness and attitudinal aspects of rehabilitation counseling;
b. demonstrate multicultural skills and competencies, the application of theories/models in the practice of rehabilitation counseling and to the rehabilitation relationship;
c. articulate current demographic characteristics and trends as well as their impact on rehabilitation service and policy; and
d. utilize resources and consult with other qualified professionals to assist in the effective delivery of service.
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| C.3.2 understand the concepts related to learning and personality development, gender and sexual identity, addictive behavior, and psychopathology and the application of these concepts in rehabilitation counseling practice; |
| C.3.3 assist the consumer in developing active transition strategies to successfully complete the rehabilitation process; and |
| C.3.4 develop approaches that will facilitate enhancement of the consumer’s personal development, decision-making abilities, acceptance of responsibility, and quality of life. |
| C.4.1 articulate and apply career development theories and the importance of work to consumers with whom one works; |
| C.4.11 evaluate work activities through the use of job and task analyses and utilize the evaluation in facilitating successful job placement for the consumer; |
| C.4.12 assess and resolve job adjustment problems on the part of the consumer through the provision of post-employment services; |
| C.4.13 develop job opportunities for consumers through employer contacts; |
| C.4.14 apply strategies for consumer job placement and job retention; |
| C.4.15 teach the consumer appropriate job-seeking, job interviewing, and job-retention skills; |
| C.4.17 facilitate consumer involvement in determining vocational goals and capabilities related the world of work; |
| C.4.22 discuss a consumer’s return to work options with the employer; |
| C.4.25 identify and arrange for educational and training resources that can be utilized by consumers to meet job requirements; and |
| C.4.4 understand employer practices that affect the employment or return to work of individuals with disabilities and utilize that understanding in facilitating their successful employment; |
| C.4.5 explore occupational alternatives and develop career plans in collaboration with the consumer; |
| C.5.1 conduct individual counseling sessions with consumers; |
| C.5.11 terminate counseling relationships with consumers in a manner that enhances their ability to function independently; |
| C.5.14 assist consumers in modifying their lifestyles to accommodate individual functional limitations; and |
| C.5.15 assist consumers so to successfully deal with situations involving conflict resolution and behavior management. |
| C.5.2 develop and maintain a counseling relationship with consumers; |
| C.5.3 establish, in collaboration with the consumer, individual counseling goals and objectives; |
| C.5.4 assist the consumer with crisis resolution; |
| C.5.5 facilitate the consumer’s decision making and personal responsibility in a manner consistent with the individual’s culture and beliefs; |
| C.5.6 recommend strategies to assist the consumer in solving identified problems that may impede the rehabilitation process; |
| C.5.7 interpret assessment/evaluation results to the consumer and/or a family member; |
| C.5.8 demonstrate consultation and supervisory skills on behalf of and with the consumer; |
| C.6.1 articulate the principles of group dynamics with persons with disabilities including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work; |
| C.6.3 facilitate the group process with the individual’s family/significant others, including advocates; |
| C.6.4 apply approaches used for other types of group work with persons with disabilities including skill groups, psycho-educational groups, and group counseling; |
| C.6.6 apply ethical and legal issues to the group counseling process; |
| C.6.7 integrate and apply racial/ethnic, cultural and other diversity characteristics/issues when working with people with disabilities in groups; |
| C.6.8 apply theories of group counseling when working with persons with disabilities including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature; and |
| C.6.9 apply group counseling methods including group counselor orientation and behaviors, appropriate referral and selection criteria and methods of evaluation and effectiveness. |
| C.7.10 integrate assessment data to describe consumers’ assets, limitations and preferences for rehabilitation planning purposes; |
| C.7.11 interpret test and ecological assessment outcomes to consumers and others; and |
| C.7.4 assess the unique strengths, resources, and experiences of an individual including career knowledge and interests; |
| C.7.5 evaluate the individual's capabilities to engage in informed choice and to make decisions; |
| C.7.6 assess an individual's vocational or independent living skills, aptitudes, interests, and preferences; |
| C.7.9 use behavioral observations to make inferences about work personality, characteristics, and adjustment; |
| C.9.1 explain basic medical aspects of the human body system and disabilities; |
| C.9.6 support consumer empowerment and advocacy as it relates to medical treatment; |
| C.9.7 utilize existing or acquired information about the existence, onset, severity, progression, and expected duration of an individual's disability; and |
| C.9.8 consult with medical professionals regarding functional capacities, prognosis, and treatment plans for consumers. |
| C.10.13 identify and plan for the appropriate use of assistive technology including computer-related resources; |
| C.10.15 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for substance abuse; |
| C.10.16 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for consumers with psychiatric disabilities; |
| C.10.18 perform appropriate case documentation; and |
| C.10.3 integrate cultural, social, economic, disability-related, and environmental factors in rehabilitation planning; |
| C.10.4 plan and implement a comprehensive assessment including individual, ecological, and environmental issues (e.g., personality, interest, interpersonal skills, intelligence, and related functional capabilities, educational achievements, work experiences, vocational aptitudes, personal and social adjustment, transferable skills, employment opportunities, physical barriers, ergonomic evaluation, and attitudinal factors); |
| C.10.7 identify and plan for the provision of independent living services with consumers; |
| D.1 Students shall have a minimum of 100 hours of supervised rehabilitation counseling practicum with at least 40 hours of direct service to persons with disabilities. Practicum should have sites available that are culturally diverse, if possible, which fosters personal growth and introduces students to counseling approaches and rehabilitation issues that affect service delivery. |
| D.1.1 The practicum shall include instructional experiences (audio-video tapes and individual and group interaction) dealing with rehabilitation counseling concerns, and clinical experiences (on or off-campus) that facilitate the development of basic rehabilitation counseling skills. During the practicum, students will conduct interviews that will be reviewed by a supervisor. There will be direct and periodic communication throughout the semester between the site supervisor and the faculty (e.g., site visits, conference calls, video-conferencing, electronic communication). |
| D.1.2 Written expectations, procedures, and policies for practicum shall be available to students and include the policy that the practicum is a prerequisite to the supervised rehabilitation counseling clinical internship experience. |
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| ARP745 A/B Internship |
| C.1.11 explain differences among certification, licensure, and accreditation. |
| C.1.4 apply in one’s practice, the laws and ethical standards affecting rehabilitation counseling in problem solving and ethical decision-making; |
| C.1.7 apply in one’s practice, the principles of disability-related legislation including the rights of persons with disabilities to independence, inclusion, choice and self-determination, empowerment, access, and respect for individual differences; |
| C.1.8 identify and demonstrate an understanding of stereotypic views toward persons with disabilities and the negative effects of these views on successful completion of the rehabilitation process; |
| C.2.3 articulate an understanding of the dynamics, issues, and trends of the social system in which the individual lives; |
| C.2.5 understand individuals’ cultural, gender, sexual orientation, aging, and disability differences and integrate this knowledge into practice; |
| C.2.7 apply psychological and social theory to develop strategies for rehabilitation intervention; |
| C.3.3 assist the consumer in developing active transition strategies to successfully complete the rehabilitation process; and |
| C.4.1 articulate and apply career development theories and the importance of work to consumers with whom one works; |
| C.4.10 consult with employers regarding accessibility and issues related to ADA compliance; |
| C.4.13 develop job opportunities for consumers through employer contacts; |
| C.4.16 establish follow-up and/or follow-along procedures to maximize an individual’s independent functioning through the provision of post employment services to the consumer; |
| C.4.18 review medical information with consumers to determine vocational implications of related functional limitations; |
| C.4.19 identify transferable skills by analyzing the consumer’s work history and functional assets and limitations and utilize these skills in assisting the consumer to achieve successful job placement; |
| C.4.2 conduct and utilize labor market analyses and apply labor market information to the needs of consumers in one’s caseload; |
| C.4.20 assess the consumer’s readiness for gainful employment and assist the consumer in increasing this readiness; |
| C.4.21 provide prospective employers with appropriate information regarding consumer |
| C.4.22 discuss a consumer’s return to work options with the employer; |
| C.4.23 use computerized systems for consumer job placement assistance; |
| C.4.24 arrange for functional or skill remediation services that will result in successful consumer job placement; |
| C.4.26 provide for work conditioning or work hardening strategies and resources that can be utilized by consumers in facilitating successful job placement. |
| C.4.3 utilize career/occupational materials and labor market information with the consumer to accomplish vocational planning; |
| C.4.5 explore occupational alternatives and develop career plans in collaboration with the consumer; |
| C.4.6 identify the prerequisite experiences, relevant training, and functional capacities needed for career goals of the consumer and facilitate the consumer’s understanding of these issues; |
| C.4.9 assist employers to identify, modify or eliminate architectural, procedural, and/or attitudinal barriers in facilitating the consumer’s successful job placement; |
| C.5.1 conduct individual counseling sessions with consumers; |
| C.5.10 adjust counseling approaches or styles to meet the needs of individual consumers; |
| C.5.11 terminate counseling relationships with consumers in a manner that enhances their ability to function independently; |
| C.5.15 assist consumers so to successfully deal with situations involving conflict resolution and behavior management. |
| C.5.2 develop and maintain a counseling relationship with consumers; |
| C.5.3 establish, in collaboration with the consumer, individual counseling goals and objectives; |
| C.5.4 assist the consumer with crisis resolution; |
| C.5.8 demonstrate consultation and supervisory skills on behalf of and with the consumer; |
| C.5.9 assist the consumer in developing acceptable work behavior; |
| C.6.3 facilitate the group process with the individual’s family/significant others, including advocates; |
| C.6.4 apply approaches used for other types of group work with persons with disabilities including skill groups, psycho-educational groups, and group counseling; |
| C.6.6 apply ethical and legal issues to the group counseling process; |
| C.6.9 apply group counseling methods including group counselor orientation and behaviors, appropriate referral and selection criteria and methods of evaluation and effectiveness. |
| C.7.1 determine an individual's eligibility for rehabilitation services and/or programs; |
| C.7.2 facilitate consumer involvement in evaluating the feasibility of rehabilitation or independent living objectives; |
| C.7.3 utilize assessment information to determine appropriate services; |
| C.9.4 determine the need for assistive technology and the appropriate intervention resources; |
| C.10.1 provide the information, education, training, equipment, counseling and supports that people with disabilities need in order to make effective employment and life-related decisions; |
| C.10.13 identify and plan for the appropriate use of assistive technology including computer-related resources; |
| C.10.14 educate prospective employers about the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities including providing technical assistance with regard to reasonable accommodations in conformance with disability-related legislation; |
| C.10.15 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for substance abuse; |
| C.10.16 demonstrate the knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation approaches for consumers with psychiatric disabilities; |
| C.10.18 perform appropriate case documentation; and |
| C.10.2 evaluate the adequacy of existing information for rehabilitation planning; |
| C.10.5 develop jointly with the consumer, an appropriate rehabilitation plan that utilizes personal and public resources; |
| C.10.8 establish working relationships and determine mutual responsibilities with other service providers involved with the individual and/or the family, or consumer’s advocate, including provision of consumer involvement and choice; |
| C.10.9 develop a knowledge base of community resources and refer individuals, when appropriate; |
| D.2 Students shall have supervised rehabilitation counseling internship activities that include a minimum of 600 hours of applied experience in an agency approved by the RCE Director, with at least 240 hours of direct service to persons with disabilities. |
D.2.1 The internship activities shall include the following:
- a. orientation to program components, policies and procedures; introduction to staff and their role and function; identification of the expectations for interns, confidentiality procedures, risk assessment, and the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors;
- b. observation of all aspects of the delivery of rehabilitation counseling services, as practiced by the agency or organization, including diverse populations if possible. At least a portion of the counseling sessions must be directly observed by a qualified supervisor, whether live or via appropriate technology (e.g. videotaping);
- c. work assignments, performing the tasks required of an employed rehabilitation counselor at the agency or organization; and
- d. reporting, including all required academic reports as well as logs, weekly progress reviews, and summaries of activities.
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| ARP 645 A/B Assessment and Vocational Development |
| C.1.6 create a partnership between consumer and counselor by collaborating in informed consumer review, choice, and personal responsibility in the rehabilitation process; |
| C.3.1 articulate a working knowledge of social, psychological, spiritual and learning needs of individuals at all developmental levels; |
| C.3.3 assist the consumer in developing active transition strategies to successfully complete the rehabilitation process; and |
| C.3.4 develop approaches that will facilitate enhancement of the consumer’s personal development, decision-making abilities, acceptance of responsibility, and quality of life. |
| C.4.1 articulate and apply career development theories and the importance of work to consumers with whom one works; |
| C.4.11 evaluate work activities through the use of job and task analyses and utilize the evaluation in facilitating successful job placement for the consumer; |
| C.4.12 assess and resolve job adjustment problems on the part of the consumer through the provision of post-employment services; |
| C.4.14 apply strategies for consumer job placement and job retention; |
| C.4.15 teach the consumer appropriate job-seeking, job interviewing, and job-retention skills; |
| C.4.17 facilitate consumer involvement in determining vocational goals and capabilities related the world of work; |
| C.4.17 facilitate consumer involvement in determining vocational goals and capabilities related the world of work; |
| C.4.18 review medical information with consumers to determine vocational implications of related functional limitations; |
| C.4.19 identify transferable skills by analyzing the consumer’s work history and functional assets and limitations and utilize these skills in assisting the consumer to achieve successful job placement; |
| C.4.2 conduct and utilize labor market analyses and apply labor market information to the needs of consumers in one’s caseload; |
| C.4.20 assess the consumer’s readiness for gainful employment and assist the consumer in increasing this readiness; |
| C.4.21 provide prospective employers with appropriate information regarding consumer |
| C.4.23 use computerized systems for consumer job placement assistance; |
| C.4.25 identify and arrange for educational and training resources that can be utilized by consumers to meet job requirements; and |
| C.4.26 provide for work conditioning or work hardening strategies and resources that can be utilized by consumers in facilitating successful job placement. |
| C.4.3 utilize career/occupational materials and labor market information with the consumer to accomplish vocational planning; |
| C.4.4 understand employer practices that affect the employment or return to work of individuals with disabilities and utilize that understanding in facilitating their successful employment; |
| C.4.5 explore occupational alternatives and develop career plans in collaboration with the consumer; |
| C.4.6 identify the prerequisite experiences, relevant training, and functional capacities needed for career goals of the consumer and facilitate the consumer’s understanding of these issues; |
| C.4.7 identify the consumer’s need for accommodation and facilitate the use of resources to meet those needs; |
| C.4.8 apply the techniques of job modification/restructuring and the use of assistive devices, to facilitate consumer placement when appropriate; |
| C.5.12 recognize consumers who demonstrate psychological problems (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation) and refer when appropriate; |
| C.5.13 interpret diagnostic information (e.g., vocational and educational tests, records and medical data) to the consumer; |
| C.5.14 assist consumers in modifying their lifestyles to accommodate individual functional limitations; and |
| C.5.7 interpret assessment/evaluation results to the consumer and/or a family member; |
| C.5.9 assist the consumer in developing acceptable work behavior; |
| C.7.1 determine an individual's eligibility for rehabilitation services and/or programs; |
| C.7.10 integrate assessment data to describe consumers’ assets, limitations and preferences for rehabilitation planning purposes; |
| C.7.10 integrate assessment data to describe consumers’ assets, limitations and preferences for rehabilitation planning purposes; |
| C.7.11 interpret test and ecological assessment outcomes to consumers and others; and |
| C.7.2 facilitate consumer involvement in evaluating the feasibility of rehabilitation or independent living objectives; |
| C.7.3 utilize assessment information to determine appropriate services; |
| C.7.4 assess the unique strengths, resources, and experiences of an individual including career knowledge and interests; |
| C.7.4 assess the unique strengths, resources, and experiences of an individual including career knowledge and interests; |
| C.7.5 evaluate the individual's capabilities to engage in informed choice and to make decisions; |
| C.7.6 assess an individual's vocational or independent living skills, aptitudes, interests, and preferences; |
| C.7.8 assess the environment and make modifications for reasonable accommodations; |
| C.7.9 use behavioral observations to make inferences about work personality, characteristics, and adjustment; |
| C.9.3 explain functional capacity implications of medical and psychosocial information; |
| C.9.4 determine the need for assistive technology and the appropriate intervention resources; |
| C.10.2 evaluate the adequacy of existing information for rehabilitation planning; |
| C.10.3 integrate cultural, social, economic, disability-related, and environmental factors in rehabilitation planning; |
| C.10.4 plan and implement a comprehensive assessment including individual, ecological, and environmental issues (e.g., personality, interest, interpersonal skills, intelligence, and related functional capabilities, educational achievements, work experiences, vocational aptitudes, personal and social adjustment, transferable skills, employment opportunities, physical barriers, ergonomic evaluation, and attitudinal factors); |
| C.10.6 explain insurance claims processing and professional responsibilities in workers’ compensation and disability benefits systems; |
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| 685 A/B Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability |
| C.4.18 review medical information with consumers to determine vocational implications of related functional limitations; |
| C.4.19 identify transferable skills by analyzing the consumer’s work history and functional assets and limitations and utilize these skills in assisting the consumer to achieve successful job placement; |
| C.5.12 recognize consumers who demonstrate psychological problems (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation) and refer when appropriate; |
| C.5.13 interpret diagnostic information (e.g., vocational and educational tests, records and medical data) to the consumer; |
| C.5.14 assist consumers in modifying their lifestyles to accommodate individual functional limitations; and |
| C.7.7 assess an individual's need for rehabilitation engineering/technology services throughout the rehabilitation process; |
| C.9.1 explain basic medical aspects of the human body system and disabilities; |
| C.9.1 explain basic medical aspects of the human body system and disabilities; |
| C.9.3 explain functional capacity implications of medical and psychosocial information; |
| C.9.3 explain functional capacity implications of medical and psychosocial information; |
| C.9.5 apply working knowledge of the impact of disability on the individual, the family, and the environment; |
| C.9.6 support consumer empowerment and advocacy as it relates to medical treatment; |
| C.9.6 support consumer empowerment and advocacy as it relates to medical treatment; |
| C.9.7 utilize existing or acquired information about the existence, onset, severity, progression, and expected duration of an individual's disability; and |
| C.9.7 utilize existing or acquired information about the existence, onset, severity, progression, and expected duration of an individual's disability; and |
| C.9.8 consult with medical professionals regarding functional capacities, prognosis, and treatment plans for consumers. |
| C.9.8 consult with medical professionals regarding functional capacities, prognosis, and treatment plans for consumers. |
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| ARP710A Seminar In Rehabilitation (Organizational Development) |
| C.1.10 articulate the differences in philosophy and the purposes of related counseling disciplines and allied health fields; |
| C.1.2 integrate into one’s practice, the history and philosophy of rehabilitation as well as the laws affecting individuals with disabilities including findings, purposes, and policies in current legislation; |
| C.1.5 integrate into practice an awareness of societal issues, trends, public policies and developments as they relate to rehabilitation; |
| C.2.6 identify and articulate an understanding of the social, economic, and environmental forces that may present barriers to a consumer’s rehabilitation; |
| C.5.8 demonstrate consultation and supervisory skills on behalf of and with the consumer; |
| C.6.1 articulate the principles of group dynamics with persons with disabilities including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work; |
| C.6.2 develop group leadership styles and approaches when working with persons with disabilities including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles; |
| C.6.5 prepare standards for peer group leaders; |
| C.6.8 apply theories of group counseling when working with persons with disabilities including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature; and |
| C.7.12 objectively evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and outcomes. |
| C.8.1 articulate current knowledge of the field; |
| C.8.3 apply research literature to practice (e.g., to choose appropriate interventions, to plan assessments, to implement meaningful program evaluation, to perform outcome analysis, to conduct consumer satisfaction studies); |
| C.8.4 participate in agency or community research activities, studies, and projects, and explain the importance of such participation to the development of the field; |
| C.8.5 use data to support professional opinion and testimony; |
| C.8.7 apply knowledge of ethical, legal, and cultural issues in research and evaluation. |
| C.10.10 assist individuals in identifying areas of personal responsibility that will facilitate the rehabilitation process and maximize their vocational rehabilitation potential; e.g. (potential fiscal resources to obtain needed services); |
| C.10.11 serve as a consultant to other community agencies to advocate for the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities within the community; |
| C.10.12 market the benefits and availability of rehabilitation services to potential consumers, employers, and the general public; |
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| ARP 710B Program Development |
| C.10.10 assist individuals in identifying areas of personal responsibility that will facilitate the rehabilitation process and maximize their vocational rehabilitation potential; e.g. (potential fiscal resources to obtain needed services); |
| C.10.11 serve as a consultant to other community agencies to advocate for the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities within the community; |
| C.10.12 market the benefits and availability of rehabilitation services to potential consumers, employers, and the general public; |
| C.10.19 apply disability-related policy and legislation to daily rehabilitation practice. |
| C.2.6 identify and articulate an understanding of the social, economic, and environmental forces that may present barriers to a consumer’s rehabilitation; |
| C.6.2 develop group leadership styles and approaches when working with persons with disabilities including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles; |
| C.6.5 prepare standards for peer group leaders; |
| C.7.12 objectively evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and outcomes. |
| C.8.1 articulate current knowledge of the field; |
| C.8.2 analyze research articles in rehabilitation and related fields; |
| C.8.3 apply research literature to practice (e.g., to choose appropriate interventions, to plan assessments, to implement meaningful program evaluation, to perform outcome analysis, to conduct consumer satisfaction studies); |
| C.8.4 participate in agency or community research activities, studies, and projects, and explain the importance of such participation to the development of the field; |
| C.8.5 use data to support professional opinion and testimony; |
