Core Area 5:
Essential Practices

Description

The purpose of Core Area 5 is to provide participants with introductory knowledge and skills concerning communication and rehabilitation practices. It is designed to include introductory information on the basic principles of rehabilitation and essential knowledge about disability issues.

This undergraduate program begins with a 15 unit certificate, builds to a 33-unit certificate, with all units applicable to an Associate of Science degree in Disability Service Management.

Potential Participants

This program is designed for entry level rehabilitation and special education personnel who will have direct contact with consumers and who have limited or no formal training I direct services provision.

Content Topics

• Disability and Society
  
• Techniques for Disability Specialist
  
• Communication Strategies
  
• Health Care Management
  
• Behavior Support Strategies
  
• Internship
  
• Human Development
  
• Introduction to Psychology
  
• Introduction to Medical Business

Opportunities

Participate
Based on program needs, training can be delivered I a variety of formats. These include workshops, seminars, distance teaching, individualized instruction, technical assistance, simulation and train-the-trainers.

Certificate
Residential Services Specialist Certificate (6 units + 1st Aid/CPR)
Disability Professional Service Certificate (15 units)
Disability Services Management Certificate (33 units)
Current High School students and students with High School Diplomas may be accepted into the programs.

Graduate
An additional 24-30 units of General Education courses are required for an Associate degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Development Disabilities. After completion of an Associate degree, participants may apply for the Bachelor in Vocational Education, which requires a total of 124 units.